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  • A crying elderly woman with cancer is comforted by a caretaker. Pancreatic cancer is an abnormal growth of cells in the pancreas. It is difficult to detect early, making treatment tough at later stages.

    Pancreatic Cancer | Symptoms and treatment

    What is pancreatic cancer?  Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form on your pancreas. Your pancreas is an organ. It is located behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces juices that break down food and control blood…

  • X-ray of image with red highlighting area of cancer

    Bone Cancer | Symptoms and Treatment

    Bone cancer is cancer that in most cases spreads to the bones from another part of the body. There are…

  • A close-up photo of a young girl without hair. Leukemia is a cancer involving the body’s white blood cells and bone marrow. It is most common in adults over 60, but kids can also get it.

    Leukemia | Symptoms and Treatment

    Leukemia is a blood cancer involving your body’s bone marrow.

  • a female caregiver puts her arm around an elderly woman as they walk outside

    Caregiving: Care for Yourself While Caring for Others

    Caregivers provide care for people with chronic medical conditions. It can be challenging, and they often experience stress and get…

  • male patient sitting on exam table as doctor talks to him

    Prostate Cancer

    Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Most types of prostate cancer grow slowly…

  • multigenerational family takes a walk on a country road

    Cancer: Helping Your Family Help You

    Asking your family members for help during this time benefits both you and them. Members of your family want to…

  • Ovarian Cyst

    An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in or on a person’s ovary. It is very common. Many times, these…

  • Osteosarcoma

    Osteosarcoma is a bone cancer that most often affects people between the ages of 10 and 20. It usually begins…

  • two hands wearing rubber gloves and feeling a woman's lymph-nodes in her neck to test for non-hodgkin lymphoma

    Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma | Symptoms and Treatment

    Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a form of cancer that happens when your white blood cells become abnormal. It can be fatal,…

  • picture of dying man and children

    Cancer: End-of-Life Issues for the Caregiver

    Information for caregivers about preparing for a loved one’s end-of-life issues, such as care options, legal documents, and funeral…

  • A doctor holds a cancer patient’s hand. Cancer is a collection of many diseases that all involve the growth of abnormal cells. Some common forms are skin, breast and prostate cancer.

    Cancer

    Cancer is a collection of many diseases that all involve the growth of abnormal cells. Some common forms are skin…

  • Two bowls of healthy salad on table with forks

    Diet Choices to Prevent Cancer

    A healthy diet can lower your risk of certain cancers. It also may help prevent other conditions such as type…

  • A woman dressed in pink wears a pink ribbon on her chest to promote breast cancer awareness. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, but its death rate has declined over the last few years thanks to early detection.

    Breast Cancer

    Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, but its death rate has declined over the last few…

  • Cancer: Medical Vocabulary

    When you are diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. You have your feelings to deal with, plus a whole…

  • Stomach Cancer

    Stomach cancer is the growth of cancer cells in the lining and wall of the stomach. It’s also called gastric…

  • Barrett’s esophagus is a condition that affects your esophagus. It happens when acid from your stomach goes back up into your esophagus.

    Barrett’s Esophagus

    Barrett’s esophagus is a condition that affects your esophagus. It happens when acid from your stomach goes back up into…

  • Asian patient talking with her doctor about her test results. A cancer diagnosis is scary for anyone. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare for cancer treatment may help to ease your worries.

    Preparing for Cancer Treatment

    A cancer diagnosis is scary for anyone. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare for treatment may help to…