Fact Sheets

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Diagnosing Cancer
Doctors only diagnose cancer after ruling out other possible causes for symptoms and performing tests to check and double-check the diagnosis.
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Cancer Surgery
Cancer surgery is any procedure to remove cancerous tumors and surrounding tissue. Learn more about these procedures.
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Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow erratically and turn into cancer. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Cancer Screening
Cancer screening is any method of looking for cancer before it causes symptoms and is easier to treat. Learn more about these procedures.
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Liver Cancer
A type of cancer that starts in the liver and can cause stomach pain and swelling and jaundice.
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Breast Cancer in Men
Since breast cancer is far more prevalent in women than men, it's important for men to know the symptoms in order to get diagnosed at an early stage.
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Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a broad term for different types of cancers that begin in the lungs.
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Cancer Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is a treatment that taps into the body's immune system to fight cancer. Learn more about this treatment.
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Inherited Cancers
At your next large family gathering, talking about past cancer diagnoses throughout the family tree could provide valuable insight about possible risks of inherited cancers.
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Gastrointestinal Cancers
Cancers that start in the organs of the gastrointestinal tract or in the accessory organs of the digestive system such as the pancreas or liver.