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Cancer

If You Are Diagnosed with Cancer

Getting a cancer diagnosis is confusing and stressful. Here are some helpful questions to ask your healthcare provider.

Ascites

Ascites is a condition that occurs when fluid collects in spaces in your belly. It can be painful and keep you from moving around comfortably. Ascites can set the stage for an infection in your belly. Fluid may also move into your chest and surround your lungs. This makes it hard to breathe.

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a collection of symptoms that usually occur in patients who have lung cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or other cancers. It also can occur from noncancer causes. This summary explains SVCS and its treatment in adults and children.

Coping with the Diagnosis of Cancer

Some practical and helpful tips to help you or a loved one cope with a cancer diagnosis.