Surgery works best if the cancer is confined to one area or a few specific places. The goal of surgery is to remove the existing cancer cells and, sometimes, nearby cells.

Anyone can get Kaposi sarcoma. But there are some factors that can increase your risk.

In Kaposi sarcoma (KS), cancer develops from the cells that line lymph or blood vessels. Read on to learn about the different types of KS.

Chemotherapy (chemo) uses medicines that kill cancer cells. Learn what happens during chemo for pancreatic cancer.

Surgery can sometimes be used to treat pancreatic cancer. Learn about the different types of operations.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Learn how pancreatic cancer is staged.

Learn what symptoms could mean you have pancreatic cancer.

A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about risk factors for pancreatic cancer.

Your calcium level can become too high if your cancer has spread to the bones, causing calcium to be released. Or your cancer may release certain hormones that affect the normal systems that control the calcium level in your blood.

To help manage changes in taste, stay away from foods and odors you find unpleasant. Brush your teeth before and after meals to keep your mouth clean.