What Is Cancer? - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Explanations about what cancer is, how cancer cells differ from normal cells, and genetic changes that cause cancer to grow and spread.
Cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Dec 7, 2022 · Find out the basics about cancer, including symptoms, causes and treatments. Learn steps you can take to prevent cancer.
A to Z List of Cancer Types - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Alphabetical list of all cancers, with links to disease-specific and general information about treatment, coping, screening, prevention, clinical trials, and other topics.
What Is Cancer? Symptoms, Causes & Types - Cleveland Clinic
Cancer is when abnormal cells grow out of control and spread to other areas of your body. It can start almost anywhere, including skin, organs, bones and blood.
What Is Cancer? | Cancer Basics | American Cancer Society
There are two main categories of cancer: Hematologic (blood) cancers are cancers of the blood cells, including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Solid tumor cancers are cancers of any of the other body organs or tissues. The most common solid tumors are breast, prostate, lung, and colorectal cancers.
Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Feb 3, 2022 · Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, or nearly one in six deaths. The most common cancers are breast, lung, colon and rectum and prostate cancers.
Comprehensive Cancer Information - NCI
NCI is the nation’s trusted source for cancer information. We are here for you with information about causes and risk factors, symptoms, how cancer is diagnosed, and treatment options. Find a Cancer Type. Treatment. Side Effects. Causes & Prevention. Diagnosis & Staging. Find a …
Overview of Cancer - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Cancers start in a single cell that has been damaged (mutated). That cell is the source of the primary cancer. The cancer is always named for the primary site where the original or first tumor started, such as skin, colon, or breast. What are metastatic cancers? Cancer can spread from where it started (the primary site) to other parts of the body.
All About Cancer - American Cancer Society
Diet & Physical Activity. Learn more about the benefits of good nutrition, regular physical activity, and staying at a healthy weight. We also offer guidance and tips to help you choose healthier options. Sun & UV Exposure. Learn about some of the damaging effects that too much sun exposure can have on the skin.
14 Common Cancers and How to Recognize Their Symptoms - WebMD
Nov 15, 2022 · You or someone you know may face cancer. Successful treatment could depend on knowing the symptoms for common cancers. Learn more about breast cancer warning signs, lung cancer warning signs,...