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Basics & Overview Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the tissue of the breasts. Over a lifetime, one out of every eight women will develop breast cancer. Breast cancer can occur in both women and men, but it is considerably more common in women. If detected early, breast cancer is very treatable and increased public awareness has increased research and … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Overview & Information

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 Bladder cancer begins in your bladder, which is the balloon-shaped organ in your pelvis that stores urine. This type of cancer is more common in older adults, as nine out of 10 people diagnosed with this condition are over the age of 55, according to the American Cancer Society. Men are more likely to develop bladder cancer than women and it’s the … [Read more...] about Bladder Cancer Overview & Information