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In 2013, it is estimated that there will be over 30,000 new cases of liver cancer and over 20,000 deaths from liver cancer in the United States. The liver is one of the body’s largest and most essential organs. Weighing roughly 3 pounds, this football-sized organ sits below the lungs and above the stomach on
In 2013, over 50,000 men and women in the United States were diagnosed with kidney cancer. Most of these patients were over 55. Kidney cancer, or renal cell carcinoma, is among the 10 most common types of cancer diagnosed in the US. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs situated in the upper abdomen. They are
In 2013, there were an estimated 18,000 new cases of esophageal cancer, with15,000 resulting deaths in the United States. Though it is not as common as lung or breast cancers, cases of esophageal cancer have risen over the past 25 years in the US. This particular type of cancer is 3-4 times more prevalent in
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in America for both men and women. This year, it is estimated that 44,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and 38,000 will die from it. The pancreas is a large flattened gland located in the abdomen. It is composed of specialized glandular tissue
A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain or central spine that can disrupt proper brain function. It is estimated that there are over 650,000 people living with primary brain and central nervous system tumors in the United States. There will be an estimated 23,380 new cases diagnosed in 2014. Brain
Multiple myeloma is a relatively uncommon cancer formed by malignant plasma cells, which affects the immune system. This year, it is estimated that more than 24,000 people will be diagnosed with multiple myeloma, and more than 11,000 people will die from it. The immune system is made of various types of cells that, together, work
February is Gallbladder Awareness Month and although gallbladder cancer is uncommon, The American Cancer Society estimates that 10,910 new gallbladder cancer cases will be diagnosed in 2015. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located under the liver that is usually about 3-4 inches long in adults. The gallbladder’s main job is to concentrate and
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
April is National Head and Neck Cancer Awareness month, and the perfect opportunity to discuss potential symptoms and share prevention tactics for this type of cancer. 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