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What is Lymphoma? Lymphoma is cancer of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a network of lymph nodes and lymph ducts which helps our body fight infections. Lymphoma develops when the lymphocyte cells in the lymphatic system turn cancerous. When this happens, they can invade into organs and choke off the body’s functions. Lymphoma
Leukemia is cancer of the bloodstream. It is a rare disease that can strike in childhood or later in life. Childhood leukemias are one of the great success stories in the history of cancer treatment, and are among the first malignancies to be cured with chemotherapy. The most common childhood leukemia is ALL, short for
Who gets Colon Cancer? Colon cancer is the third most common cancer that people get. Colon cancer causes more deaths than any cancer except lung cancer. Colon cancer arises from the cells that make up the tissues of the colon. The colon is the part of the gut where waste products from digested food are
PAP Smears and Cervical Cancer Before the PAP smear was developed in the 1930s, cervical cancer was the leading cause of cancer deaths for American women. When the PAP smear became available, deaths declined dramatically, because PAP detects cervical cancer in the early, curable stages. By 1996, cervical cancer was only the 11th leading cause
With statistics such as 1 out of 2 men and 1 out of 3 women have a risk of developing some type of cancer in his/her lifetime, it can be difficult to determine if genetics play a role in whether a person is more or less likely to develop cancer throughout his or her lifetime.
There are over 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States today. Although the words “breast cancer” are two words no one wants to hear, more and more women are beating breast cancer every day. However, it is still a concern for most women that even after being diagnosed and treated for breast cancer,
Colorectal cancer, or colon cancer, begins in the large intestine or the rectum and affects the colon. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. However, if it is diagnosed and treated early on, a full recovery and complete cure are common.
The rate of testicular cancer has been rising among men in the United States. Since April is National Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, there is no better time than now to learn more about testicular cancer and how it relates to you. This article will explain symptoms, so you can detect it early if it were
Head and neck cancer is actually quite broad when we look specifically at where this type of cancer can occur. It refers to cancer anywhere in the head or neck area, including the larynx, throat, mouth salivary glands, lips, nasal cavity or sinuses. Oral CancerOral cancer can affect nearly any area of the mouth, including