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Cancer - Wikipedia
Cancer is a group of diseases involving uncontrolled cell growth typically resulting in tumors with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. [2][8] These malignant tumors contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread. [8] Over 100 types of cancers affect humans. [8][9] About 33% of deaths from cancer are caused by tobacco and alcohol, obesity, lack of fruit and ...
What Is Cancer? - NCI
Explanations about what cancer is, how cancer cells differ from normal cells, and genetic changes that cause cancer to grow and spread.
Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on cancer providing information on the health burden of different types of cancer, causes, risk factors, prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, palliative care, and WHO's work in this area.
Cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Find out the basics about cancer, including symptoms, causes and treatments. Learn steps you can take to prevent cancer.
All About Cancer - American Cancer Society
Learn about cancer at the American Cancer Society. Find information for specific cancer types: breast, colon, lung, prostate, skin, and more.
What Is Cancer? Symptoms, Causes & Types - Cleveland Clinic
Cancer can start almost anywhere, including your skin, muscle, organs, bones and blood. Find out how early treatment gives you the best outlook.
15 Early Symptoms That Could Be a Sign of Cancer - Health
Early signs of cancer can include swelling in the neck and skin sores that will not heal. Other symptoms include unusual pain and ongoing itching.
Cancer | Definition, Causes, Types, & Treatment | Britannica
Cancer is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled multiplication of abnormal cells in the body. There are numerous types of cancers, with certain types being major causes of sickness and death worldwide.
List of cancer types - Wikipedia
Confusingly, some types of cancer use the -noma suffix, examples including melanoma and seminoma. [4][5] Some types of cancer are named for the size and shape of the cells under a microscope, such as giant cell carcinoma, spindle cell carcinoma, and small-cell carcinoma.
End Cancer As We Know It | American Cancer Society
Every cancer. Every life. We are a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. We are improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
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