Cancer Information
Cancer facts: the National Cancer Institute estimated that 1,479,350 men and women will be diagnosed with cancer in 2009, and there are literally hundreds of types of cancer, based on where in the body the cancer occurs and the type of cancer (melanoma, carcinoma, etc.) involved. Generally, the incidence and death rates associated with all major types of cancer (lung, breast, colon, etc.) have been decreasing. Check out the following articles to learn more about cancer facts and resources, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments, among other topics.
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Cancer strikes millions of individuals annually, and is an important health issue for people with disabilities to consider since access to quality healthcare and appropriate diagnostic tests are often...
"We hear the word ""cancer"" all the time, but exactly what is cancer? Learn about the difference between benign and cancerous tumors, and how cancer is labeled based on where it starts."
Did you know that getting older is a risk factor for cancer? No one likes the alternative to aging, but there are many ways you can reduce your chance of getting cancer.
"""Screening"" can detect cancer before you show any symptoms. Depending on the type of cancer that your health professional is looking for, he or she may recommend such screening tests as mammograms...
Cancer can cause many different symptoms, depending on the type, location, and how advanced it is. But here are ten symptoms worth getting checked out.
Do you suspect you may have cancer? How will a definitive diagnosis be made, and what are the options for exams and testing? Find out here.
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