Cancer Types
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Colon and rectal cancer affects many individuals, typically those who are middle-aged and elderly. What should people know about this common form of cancer? more...
The Pathophysiology of Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a type of cancerous growth of cells produced in the bone marrow. The condition is also associated with excessive production of antibodies. more...
Asbestos is a substance strongly linked to a rare cancer called mesothelioma. more...
The diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of this liver cancer can be burdensome for patients. more...
Brain tumors, especially malignant brain cancer, are a challenge for both doctors and patients. more...
Prostate cancer is a concern among men past middle age. A physician takes multiple steps to handle this common male malignancy. more...
This gynecological cancer can be serious if left untreated. Learn about human papillomavirus, the Pap smear, treatments, and the cervical cancer vaccine. more...
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Tina Samuels
Mesothelioma, known as the "asbestos cancer", attacks the pleura and the lungs. Knowing the symptoms of mesothelioma can help with a quicker treatment plan. more...
More than 8,000 Americans will die from maligant melanoma this year. Recent advances in therapy offer promise for people diagnosed with this deadly form of cancer. more...
Lymphomas are a variable group of cancers that arise in lymphatic tissues; two major types - Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma - have been described. more...
Black Women Often Refuse Breast Cancer Treatment
Statistics show that black women have twice the rate of advanced breast cancer and higher mortality. In a new study, a quarter of these patients refuse treatment. more...
Malignant melanoma arises from melanocytes - the cells that give skin its color - and can spread to nearby lymph nodes and, eventually, distant sites in the body. more...
Symptoms of Breast Cancer & Screening
Why testing is recommended before symptoms of breast cancer. Breast cancer facts about cancer risks. Breast cancer statistics about risk levels. more...
Symptoms and Prevention for Pancreatic Cancer
By: Jennifer Marsh
The signs of pancreatic cancer can be severe or mild. Know the early signs before it progresses. more...
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