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Cancer is a collection of many diseases that all involve the growth of abnormal cells. Some common forms are skin… if breast cancer spreads to the lungs, it would still be breast cancer. In this case, it would be called metastasized breast cancer. The most…

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, but its death rate has declined over the last few… cancer can almost always be cured with treatment. Invasive. This is the most serious type of breast cancer. It is when the cancerous tumors have…

Stomach cancer is the growth of cancer cells in the lining and wall of the stomach. It’s also called gastric… What is stomach cancer? Stomach cancer (also called gastric cancer) is the growth of cancer cells in the lining and wall of the stomach. Symptoms of stomach cancer Sometimes…

Bone cancer is cancer of the bones. Most cases of bone cancer start in other areas and spread to the… another area. Most cases of bone cancer start in other areas. When the cancer spreads to the bones, it is called metastatic cancer, or secondary…

Prostate cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in a man’s prostate gland. The prostate gland is part of a… I have a normal sex life after my prostate surgery? What are the long-term side effects of chemotherapy? Resources American Cancer Society: Prostate Cancer Centers…

Questions to ask your doctor Is pancreatic cancer common in younger people? Does processed food damage your pancreas? Does diabetes medicine protect against pancreatic cancer? Resources American Cancer Society: Pancreatic Cancer National Cancer Institute: Pancreatic Cancer Treatment U.S. National Library of Medicine: Pancreatic Cancer

Lung cancer is abnormal growth of cells in the lungs… is lung cancer? Lung cancer is abnormal growth of cells in the lungs. It is one of the most common forms of cancer in the world. More people in the United States die from lung…

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and highly preventable with regular screening… cancer? How quickly does my type of skin cancer grow and spread? Do I have an increased risk of additional skin cancers? Should I see a skin cancer specialist? Resources…

Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer in young and middle-aged white men, but it can be treated… types of testicular cancer. Seminoma cancer grows slowly. Nonseminoma cancer grows quickly. You may have a combination of the two. Can testicular cancer be prevented…

Cervical cancer is abnormal growth of cells in a woman’s cervix. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by the human… cause cancer in both women and men. Cervical cancer is the most common kind of cancer caused by HPV. How is cervical cancer diagnosed? Abnormal…

Endometrial cancer occurs in the lining of a woman’s uterus. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this common… What is endometrial cancer? Endometrial cancer is cancer of the endometrium (the lining of the uterus). It is the most common form of uterine…

Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or the rectum. Because they share common features, these two cancers are often referred… What is colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or the rectum (the largest part of the intestine located near the anus). Because…

Cancer of the vulva most often affects the two skin folds (or lips) around the vagina, known as the labia… out if you have vulvar cancer. Can vulvar cancer be prevented or avoided? Currently, there is no known way to prevent vulvar cancer. However, you…

Ovarian cancer is cancer in one or both ovaries. Ovaries are small organs located on each side of a women’s… Will ovarian cancer affect my ability to get pregnant? If I have ovarian cancer, can my close relatives get it? Resources American Cancer Society: Ovarian…

Nasopharyngeal cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the nasopharynx, the area where the back part of your nose… from southeast Asia. Am I more likely to get nasopharyngeal cancer? Should I talk with my family members about their risk for nasopharyngeal cancer? I…