Testicular Cancer

In this lesson, we will review the male reproductive system and then identify causes and risk factors for developing testicular cancer.   We will then take a look at signs and symptoms of testicular  cancer and testing used to confirm

Uterine Cancer

In this lesson, we will first review the female reproductive system and then identify some causes and risks for developing uterine cancer.  We will identify signs and symptoms of uterine cancer along with testing and screening used to confirm the

Liver Cancer

In this lesson, we will review the liver and surrounding hepatic structures and identify causes and risk factors for developing liver cancer.  Additionally, we will go over common signs and symptoms of liver cancer and testing used to confirm the

Esophageal Cancer

In this lesson we will first do a brief review of the gastrointestinal system, including the function of the esophagus.  Next we will identify two types of esophageal cancer and risk factors for developing this disorder.  We will summarize signs

Thyroid Cancer

In this lesson, we will first do a brief review of the function and anatomy of the thyroid.  Next we will identify four types of thyroid cancer and risk factors for developing them.  We will summarize signs and symptoms of

Skin Cancer

In this lesson, we will identify three types of skin cancer and review some signs and symptoms of skin cancer that nurses routinely assess for.   We will review causes and risk factors for developing skin cancer and identify some

Multiple Myeloma

In this lesson, we discuss what multiple myeloma is and how this type of cancer affects different systems in the body.  We will look at some causes and risk factors for developing this disorder and summarize signs and symptoms the

Brain Tumor

In this lesson, we will discuss some different types of brain tumors and identify causes and risk factors for developing them.  We will look at a variety of signs and symptoms brain tumors can cause along with some diagnostic testing

Leukemia

In this lesson, we review what leukemia is and identify four main types of the disorder.  We will look at some causes and risk factors for developing leukemia and summarize a variety of systemic signs and symptoms and diagnostic tests

Prostate Cancer

In this lesson, we will review what the prostate is and identify causes and risk factors for developing prostate cancer.   We will review the male urinary system and discuss how the different stages of prostate cancer can affect urinary