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Lymphedema is a side effect of some cancer treatments. Symptoms of lymphedema are presented. Ways to treat or manage swelling in the arm or leg are covered for cancer patients and cancer survivors.

Infection and neutropenia can be serious side effects during cancer treatment. Chemotherapy can increase your risk. Learn how to prevent infection during treatment. Find out what signs and symptoms to call the doctor about.

Cancer treatment can cause constipation. Symptoms include hard stools, stomach cramps, bloating, and nausea. Causes also include pain medicine, diet changes, dehydration, and being less active. Prevention and treatment of constipation is explained.

This fact sheet provides helpful tips related to smoking cessation.

Describes symptoms, causes, and treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism where one or more enlarged parathyroid gland secretes too much parathyroid hormone.

Provides information on Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and NHPP's use of human growth hormones.

Describes Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune disorder and the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States, and its symptoms and treatment.

Describes Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder and the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the United States, and its symptoms and treatment.

Learn about the liver transplant process, including transplant center referral, candidate evaluation, and placement on the national waiting list.

Dr. James explains the symptoms and causes of peptic ulcers.