The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Your healthcare provider uses exams and tests to find out the size of the cancer, where it is, and whether it has spread. The stage of a cancer is one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat the cancer.

After a diagnosis of thyroid cancer, you will likely have other tests to help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. The test results help your healthcare providers decide the best ways to treat the cancer.

A persistent cough is one of the most common symptoms of thyroid cancer. Read on to learn more.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have thyroid cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Read on to learn more.

Know the risk factors for developing thyroid cancer.

Thyroid cancer starts in the gland called the thyroid. It occurs when cells in the thyroid gland grow out of control.

Knowing the stage of your cancer is vital when deciding how to treat it. This helpful guide explains the 4 stages of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and what they mean.

Immunotherapy, also called biological therapy, is a treatment that uses your body's own immune system to fight non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Some people with colorectal cancer or other bowel problems may need a colostomy. This is when surgery is done to change the way food wastes leave the body. Living with a colostomy is a major change. But knowing what to expect and how to deal with it can help you adjust.

For many people, the cause of their leukemia isn't known. But some things do increase your risk.