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Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division and the ability of these cells to invade other tissues, either by direct growth into adjacent tissue (invasion) or by migration of cells to distant sites (metastasis). This unregulated growth is caused by a series of acquired or inherited mutations to DNA within cells, damaging genetic information that define the cell functions and removing normal control of cell division. ... 
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A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control. Cancer cells can invade nearby tissues and can spread through the bloodstream and lymphatic system to other parts of the body. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. Leukemia is cancer that starts in blood-forming tis...
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Cancers as related to Cancer
- National Cancer Institute
... up-to-date, comprehensive cancer information from the U.S. ... A to Z List of Cancers. Cancers by Body Location/System. Childhood Cancers. Women's Cancers ...
- Astrology.com: Cancer
Includes the current influence of the inner planets. ... Famous Cancers. More From iVillage. Free virtual makeovers at Makeover-o-Matic. ...
- Cervical Cancer (Cancer of the Cervix) Causes, Stages, Symptoms and ...
Get the facts on cervical cancer causes (HPV or human papilloma virus), symptoms, diagnosis (abnormal Pap smear) ... majority of cancers as well as ...
- Childhood Cancer | Cancer.Net
... (ASCO) is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer. ASCO's ... trials for most pediatric cancers. ...
- MedicineNet.com: Thyroid Cancer
Includes information on thyroid cancer symptoms, prevention, and treatment options. ... Childhood Cancers More Likely in Northeast ...
- Liver Cancer | Cancer.Net
... organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer. ASCO's ... Adult Primary Liver Cancers. Type of Liver Cancer. Description. How Common ...
- Cancer, Cancer Information, Facts, News, Photos -- National Geographic
... facts, photos, news, videos, and more about cancer from National Geographic. ... Breast cancer now accounts for almost one in four cancers diagnosed in women. ...
- Pancreatic Cancer - Cancer of the Pancreas
Signs and Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer, Puristat.com ... Clinic calls pancreatic cancer "one of the most serious of cancers"1 because of ...
- American Institute for Cancer Research
National cancer charity focusing on diet, nutrition and cancer; provides research and consumer education programs.
- Categories of Cancer / Cancer Classification
Cancers are classified in two ways: by the type of tissue in which the cancer ... In addition, there are also some cancers of mixed types. Carcinoma ...
- NCI Clinical Trials at NIH - BethesdaTrials.Cancer.gov
The NCI Clinical Trials at NIH Web site identifies cancer clinical trials taking place at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland.
- Colorectal cancer- cancer of the colon or rectum
Because colon cancer and rectal cancers have many features in common, they are ... Colorectal cancer includes cancers of both the large intestine (colon), the ...
- Cancer & Cancer research
The researchers also predicted a rise in a few types of cancers including liver cancer in men. ... cancers means that overall there will be more cancer deaths ...
- Oral Cancer Facts
... trials, cancer literature, cancer genetics, risk ... US Government (SEER) report on Nasopharynx cancers. World cancer statistics, all types (PDF 7 MB) ...
- Lung Cancer
... hospital that identifies the signs and stages of lung cancer and provides lung ... Small cell lung cancer accounts for about 20 percent of all lung cancers. ...
- Lung Cancer: Cancer of the Lungs: Merck Manual Home Edition
... carcinoma, this cancer accounts for about 13 to 15% of all lung cancers. ... Among cancers, lung cancer is the most common cause of death in men and women. ...
- Lung Cancer | Cancer Forums and News
Cancers that begin in the lungs are divided into two major types, non-small cell ... Each type of lung cancer grows and spreads in different ways and is ...
- Skin Cancer - Cancer.gov
... about detection, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of skin cancer. ... Cancer Topic Searches: Skin Cancers and Melanoma. Cancer Topic Searches: Cancer Genetics ...
- Cancer: Early Detection -- familydoctor.org
Information about early detection of cancer from the American Academy of ... many different types of cancer, but most cancers begin when abnormal cells grow ...
- Cancer News on the Net
... the latest news and information on cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. ... cell lung cancer is a "catch all" term for a group of cancers originating in ...
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