- 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
- Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Stages, Prevention
Read about cancer symptoms, causes, treatment, stages, prognosis, diagnosis, types, and prevention Learn what cancer is and what causes it Inform yourself about the role viruses play in contributing to cancer Learn why cancer occurs and how cancer cells form
- Cancer Resource Center
Start here for information on common types of cancer, including breast, lung, colon, skin, prostate, and ovarian cancer Get the facts on cancer symptoms, treatments, and recovery
- Cancer | Cancer | CDC
Learn how to lower your cancer risk and what CDC is doing to prevent and control cancer
- What to know about cancer
Cancer is the uncontrolled development of cells It can affect various parts of the body and lead to tumors, damage to the immune system, and other issues
- Understanding Cancer - NCI
This page is a gateway to basic information about how cancer develops, trends in cancer cases and deaths, and how cancer affects different populations
- Cancer: MedlinePlus
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, learn about diagnosis, treatment, risk factors, coping and much more
- Understanding Cancer -- the Basics
Throughout our lives, healthy cells in our bodies divide and replace themselves in a controlled fashion Cancer starts when a cell is somehow altered so that it multiplies out of control A tumor
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