CANCER
MALIGNANCY
TUMOR
October 2018
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
CANCER
CANCER OVERVIEW
CANCER RELATED TOPICS
BREAST CANCER
BREAST CANCER LINKS
CANCER LINKS
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CANCER
Cancer also known as a malignant tumor, is a group of diseases
involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or
spread to other parts of the body. Not all tumors are cancerous;
benign tumors do not spread to other parts of the body. Possible
signs and symptoms include: a new lump, abnormal bleeding, a
prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in bowel
movements, among others.
While these symptoms may indicate cancer they may also occur due
to other issues. There are over 100 different known cancers that
affect humans.
Cancers are a large family of diseases which involve abnormal cell
growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the
body. They form a subset of neoplasms. A neoplasm or tumor is a
group of cells that have undergone unregulated growth, and will
often form a mass or lump, but may be distributed diffusely.
Six characteristics of cancer have been proposed:
self-sufficiency in growth signalling
insensitivity to anti-growth signals
evasion of apoptosis
enabling of a limitless replicative potential
induction and sustainment of angiogenesis
activation of metastasis and invasion of tissue.
The progression from normal cells to cells that can form a discernible
mass to outright cancer involves multiple steps known as malignant
progression.
Cancer research is the intense scientific effort to understand disease
processes and discover possible therapies.
Research about cancer causes focuses on the following issues:
Agents (e.g. viruses) and events (e.g. mutations) which cause or facilitate
genetic changes in cells destined to become cancer.
The precise nature of the genetic damage, and the genes which are affected
by it.
The consequences of those genetic changes on the biology of the cell, both
in generating the defining properties of a cancer cell, and in facilitating
additional genetic events which lead to further progression of the cancer.
Cancer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer
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CANCER
OVERVIEW
Cancer, also called malignancy, is an abnormal growth of cells.
There are more than 100 types of cancer, including:
breast cancer,
skin cancer,
lung cancer,
colon cancer,
prostate cancer,
lymphoma.
Symptoms vary depending on the type. Cancer treatment may include
chemotherapy, radiation, and/or surgery.
Cancer Overview
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/default.htm
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SECTION 3
CANCER
RELATED
TOPICS
Bladder Cancer
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/bladder-cancer/default.htm
Brain Cancer
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/brain-cancer/default.htm
Breast Cancer
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/default.htm
Breast Cancer Treatment
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-health-check/default.htm
Cancer Questions and Answers
http://answers.webmd.com/explore-topics/cancer-questions
Cancer Reference
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/medical-reference-index
Cervical Cancer
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/cervical-cancer/default.htm
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/tc/osteosarcomamalignant-fibrous-histiocytoma-of-bone-treatment-general
Colorectal Cancer
http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/default.htm
Esophageal Cancer
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/esophageal-cancer
Find an Oncologist
http://doctor.webmd.com/find-a-doctor/hematologyoncology
Kidney Cancer
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/kidney-cancer-directory
Leukemia
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/understanding-leukemia-basics
Liver Cancer
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/understanding-liver-cancer-basic-information
Lung Cancer
http://www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/default.htm
Melanoma
http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/default.htm
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Multiple Myeloma
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/multiple-myeloma-symptoms-causes-treatment
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/non-hodgkins-lymphoma/default.htm
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/skin-cancer-guide/skin-cancer-nonmelanoma-topic-overview
Ovarian Cancer
http://www.webmd.com/ovarian-cancer/default.htm
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
http://www.webmd.com/ovarian-cancer/guide/ovarian-cancer-symptoms-types
Palliative Care
http://www.webmd.com/palliative-care/default.htm
Pancreatic Cancer
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/pancreatic-cancer/
Peritoneal Cancer
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/peritoneal-cancer-prognosis-symptoms-treatments
Prostate Cancer
http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/default.htm
Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/pancreatic-cancer/pancreatic-cancer-symptoms
Stomach Cancer Symptoms
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/stomach-gastric-cancer
Testicular Cancer Symptoms
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/tc/testicular-cancer-symptoms
Thyroid Cancer
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/tc/thyroid-cancer-topic-overview
Uterine (Endometrial) Cancer
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/tc/endometrial-cancer-topic-overview
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BREAST
CANCER
Breast cancer symptoms vary widely — from lumps to swelling to skin
changes — and many breast cancers have no obvious symptoms at all.
Symptoms that are similar to those of breast cancer may be the
result of non-cancerous conditions like infection or a cyst.
Breast self-exam should be part of your monthly health care routine,
and you should visit your doctor if you experience breast changes.
If you're over 40 or at a high risk for the disease, you should also
have an annual mammogram and physical exam by a doctor. The earlier
breast cancer is found and diagnosed, the better your chances of
beating it.
The actual process of diagnosis can take weeks and involve many
different kinds of tests. Waiting for results can feel like a
lifetime. The uncertainty stinks. But once you understand your
own unique “big picture,” you can make better decisions. You and
your doctors can formulate a treatment plan tailored just for you.
Breast cancer
http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms
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BREAST
CANCER
LINKS
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
http://www.cancer.org/
BREAST CANCER
http://www.breastcancer.org/
BREAST CANCER ACTION
http://www.bcaction.org/
BREAST CANCER CARE
http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/
BREAST CANCER FUND
http://www.breastcancerfund.org/
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
http://www.bcrfcure.org/
THE BREAST CANCER SITE
http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/
LIVING BEYOND BREAST CANCER
http://www.lbbc.org/
NATION BREAST CANCER COALITION
http://www.natlbcc.org/
NATION BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/
NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
http://www.cancer.gov/
THE SUSAN C. KOMEN
BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
http://www.komen.org/
Y-ME NATIONAL BREAST
CANCER ORGANIZATION
http://www.y-me.org/
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CANCER
LINKS
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
http://www.cancer.org/
Cancer
http://cancer.about.com/
Cancer
http://www.healthtalkonline.org/Cancer/
Cancer
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8096/8096.html
Cancer
http://www.lhj.com/health/conditions/cancer/
Cancer
http://www.medicinenet.com/cancer/focus.htm
Cancer
http://www.nature.com/cancer/
Cancer
http://cancer.wikia.com/
Cancer Advice UK
http://www.canceradvice.co.uk/
Cancer Education
http://www.cancereducation.com/
Cancer the Facts
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/health/2000/cancer/
Cancer Guide
http://cancerguide.org/
Cancer Leadership Council
http://www.cancerleadership.org/
The Cancer Letter
http://www.cancerletter.com/
Cancer Lynx
http://www.cancerlynx.com/
Cancer Matters
http://www.cancermatters.com/
Cancer Mondial
http://www-dep.iarc.fr/
Cancer.Net
http://www.cancer.net/
Cancer News
http://www.topix.com/health/cancer
Cancer News.com
http://www.cancernews.com/intro.htm
CANCER PREVENTION
http://www.cancer-prevention.net/
The Cancer Supportive Care Programs
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/
Cancer Symptoms
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/cancer_symptoms/article_em.htm
Cancer Track
http://www.cancertrack.com/
Caring 4 Cancer
http://www.caring4cancer.com/
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Chemo Care
http://www.chemocare.com/
Chemotherapy.com
http://www.chemotherapy.com/
Cytogenetics and Cancer
http://www.treatgene.com/
Don't Say That Word
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/stemcclay/home.htm
THE GYNECOLOGIC CANCER FOUNDATION
http://www.thegcf.org/
Inside Cancer
http://www.insidecancer.org/
THE INTERNATIONAL OVARIAN
CANCER CONNECTION
http://www.ovarian-news.org/
Mesothelioma Help
http://www.mesotheliomahelp.org/
Mesothelioma Net
https://mesothelioma.net/
Multinational Association Of Supportive Care In Cancer
http://www.mascc.org/
NATIONAL BREST CANCER COALITION
http://www.natlbcc.org/
NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
http://www.cancer.gov/
NATIONAL CERVICAL CANCER COALITION
http://www.nccc-online.org/
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
http://www.nccn.org/
THE NATIONAL OVARIAN CANCER COALITION
http://www.ovarian.org/
NCI Center for Cancer Research
http://ccr.cancer.gov/
Net Cancer Alert
http://www.netcanceralert.com/
ONCOLINK
http://www.oncolink.com/
OncoLink
http://www.oncolink.org/
Oncology Interactive Education Series
http://www.jackdigital.com/oncology-interactive
Oncology Q&A
http://www.allexperts.com/browse.cgi?catLvl=3&catID=978
On Top of Cancer
http://www.ontopofcancer.org/
Oral Chemo.org
http://www.oralchemo.org/
OVARIAN CANCER NATIONAL ALLIANCE
http://www.ovariancancer.org/
Rare Tumors.org
http://www.raretumours.org/
Skin Cancer Awareness Guide
https://thedermreview.com/skin-cancer-awareness-guide/
Smoking Among College Students
https://online.maryville.edu/healthcare-degrees/smoking-among-college-students/
What You Need to Know
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/cancer_what_you_need_to_know/article_em.htm
WOMAN CANCER NETWORK
http://www.wcn.org/
The World Against Cancer
http://www.twac.org/
World Oncology Network
http://www.worldoncology.net/
Your Cancer Today
http://www.yourcancertoday.com/
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