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Detailed information on the most common tests and procedures used to diagnosis digestive disorders

Cholestasis of pregnancy is a liver problem. It slows or stops the normal flow of bile from the gallbladder. This causes itching and yellowing of your skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Cholestasis sometimes starts in early pregnancy. But it is more common in the second and third trimesters.

There are different treatment choices for kidney cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the type, size, location, and stage of your cancer.

After a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), you will likely need more tests. These tests help your doctors learn more about the leukemia and how to treat it.

Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your health care team to help.

Talking with doctors about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Read on for some questions to ask during your appointments.

If your doctor thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests to confirm your diagnosis.

Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is a subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). APL is treated with different medicines than other types of AML.

Read on to learn more about acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This type of leukemia starts in very early or premature forms of white blood cells called lymphocytes. These immature cells are called lymphoblasts, or just blasts.