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Extragonadal germ cell tumors treatment depends on the type and can include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and stem cell transplant. Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of extragonadal germ cell tumors in this expert-reviewed summary.

Nutrition in cancer care can be challenging due to the cancer itself and/or its treatment. Learn about nutrition support, diets, supplements, medicines, and experts who can help treat nutrition issues in this expert-reviewed summary.

Spirituality in cancer care is an important aspect for many patients, and the value of spiritual well-being is increasingly being documented. Get detailed information about spirituality in cancer care, assessment, and interventions in this clinician summary.

Myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms (MDS/MPN) are treated with chemotherapy or other drugs, stem cell transplant, supportive care, and targeted therapy. They include chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML), juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML), and atypical chronic myeloid leukemia (aCML). Learn about the clinical features and treatment options for these leukemias.

Milk thistle is available in the United States as a dietary supplement. Human clinical trials have investigated milk thistle in hepatitis or cirrhosis, although small studies have been reported in some cancers. Get detailed information on studies of milk thistle in cancer in this clinician summary.

Cardiopulmonary syndromes (dyspnea, chronic cough, pleural and pericardial effusion, and superior vena cava syndrome) can occur in certain cancers. Get comprehensive information about these syndromes in this summary for clinicians.

Cardiopulmonary syndromes are conditions of the heart and lung and can occur in some cancers. They include shortness of breath (dyspnea), chronic cough, pleural and pericardial effusion, and superior vena cava syndrome. Learn more about these conditions in this expert-reviewed summary.

Chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms treatments vary and depend upon the specific diagnosis. Treatment may include observation, phlebotomy, transfusions, chemotherapy/medications, radiation, biologic/targeted therapy, and stem cell transplant. Learn more in this expert-reviewed summary.

The Gonzalez regimen is a specialized diet that uses enzymes, supplements, and other factors in cancer management. It is based on a theory that involves the use of pancreatic enzymes to help the body get rid of toxins that lead to cancer. Read about existing clinical data in this expert-reviewed summary.

Liver (hepatocellular) cancer prevention strategies include avoiding risk factors and vaccinating against hepatitis B. Risk factors include hepatitis B and C infection, cirrhosis, and aflatoxin. Get detailed information about risk factors and preventing liver cancer in this clinician summary.