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Basics & Overview Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that develops in the lymphatic system which includes the lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, blood and other organs. The lymphatic system is a part of the immune system that works to fight infection. The treatment and remission rate of this cancer differs depending on the type of lymphoma. Types of Lymphoma There … [Read more...] about Lymphoma Overview & Information

Basics & Overview A primary brain tumor is a mass or growth of abnormal cells that starts in the brain. Brain tumors can be either malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous). Cancers from other parts of the body can also metastasize to the brain and form a secondary brain tumor. Benign brain tumors tend to be slow-growing and malignant ones tend to grow faster; … [Read more...] about Brain Cancer Overview & Information

Basics & Overview Colorectal cancer starts in the large intestine (colon) or at the end of the colon (rectum). This cancer can also be referred to as colon cancer or rectum cancer depending on where the cancer itself starts. Colorectal cancers are the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women, excluding skin cancers, as noted by the American Cancer … [Read more...] about Colorectal (Colon) Cancer Overview & Information

Basics & Overview Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the prostate gland. This is one of the most common forms of cancer in men and is the most common cause of death by cancer in men over age 75, as noted by PubMed Health. Some forms of this cancer may stay confined to the prostate while other cases may be more aggressive and spread throughout the … [Read more...] about Prostate Cancer Overview & Information

Basics & Overview Lung cancer or carcinoma is a form of cancer that begins in the lungs – usually in the cells lining the air passages. The cancer can form in one or both lungs. Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death for both men and women and more people die of this cancer than breast cancer, colon cancer and prostate cancer combined, as noted by the … [Read more...] about Lung Cancer Overview & Information