Diseases & Conditions
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, you may have a lot of questions. In this section, you can find answers to some of these questions. This information will help you understand the disease and its treatment options and to take a more active role in the fight against the disease.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Acromegaly
A chronic disease that is caused by the overproduction of growth hormone
Bone Metastases
The process by which cancer that has developed in one area of the body can invade other parts of the body
Breast Cancer
Cancer that forms in tissues of the breast, usually the ducts and lobules
Carcinoid Cancer
Rare cancers in which malignant cells arise from certain hormone-producing cells of the body
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
A slow growing cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many white blood cells
Colorectal Cancer
A cancer that has developed in the large intestine, either in the colon or the rectum
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP)
A rare type of cancer that develops in the dermis, which is our second layer of skin
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
A relatively uncommon type of cancer that occurs in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract
Hypercalcemia of Malignancy
Hypercalcemia of malignancy is an abnormal amount of calcium in the blood
More about Hypercalcemia of Malignancy
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES)
A rare blood disease in which the body produces too many of a particular type of blood cell called eosinophils
Iron Toxicity from Blood Transfusion
A problem for people who receive blood transfusions
Lung Cancer
The growth of cancerous tumors in the lungs
Metastatic Melanoma
A type of skin cancer that begins in specialized skin cells called melanocytes
More about Metastatic Melanoma
Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (Kidney Cancer)
Renal cell carcinoma begins in the renal cortex, the part of the body that filters blood and produces urine
More about Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
Multiple Myeloma
Cancer that begins in the plasma cells
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET)
GEP NE tumors are located in the digestive tract, primarily in the gut or the pancreas
Ovarian Cancer
A cancer that begins in the ovaries, which produces eggs and female hormones
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer develops in the prostate gland, a part of the male reproductive system
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Tumors
VIPomas are rare cancers in which tumor cells arise from certain hormone-producing cells called islet cells
DISEASE SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Supportive tools and resources designed to meet your specific needs.
PAYING FOR TREATMENT
Helping patients access the medication they need is one of our top priorities.
CLINICAL TRIALS
Find information about our Clinical Trials and how to participate.
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Resources for doctors, nurses and office staff from Novartis Oncology.