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Introduction to Cancer

A beginners guide to cancer with articles are resources about cancer causes, prevention, treatment, types of cancer and more.
What is Cancer?
Learning how cancer develops and spreads provides a greater understanding to the nature of your disease.
Symptoms of Cancer
While there are many different types of cancer, there are a few universal symptoms of cancer, in general. A look into the symptoms of cancer and how it will affect you.
Types of Cancer
Types of cancer organized by the region of the body they affect.
How to Prevent Cancer
Explore how to prevent cancer in these simple lifesaving tips.
Causes and Risk Factors of Cancer
Studies have discovered definitive causes of cancer. With the knowledge of causes, we now know how we can prevent it. Learn the risk factors of cancer development and how to avoid exposure.
Cancer Treatment Options
A cancer patient's threatment can include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery, and immunotherapy. Many times, a combination of these treatments are used.
Top 10 Cancer Myths
Explore cancer myths and learn fact from fiction!
Cancer Sniffing Dogs: Can Dogs Really Smell Cancer?
A look into the research surrounding dogs and their ability to dtect cancer.
History of Cancer
A look into the history of cancer, a group of diseases that have pagued man for centuries. Learn how cancer was discovered and treated in ancient egypt and rome.
Tips for Cancer Patients: How to Prepare for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is approaching! Cancer patients need to take special precautions before disaster hits. Here are some tips for cancer patients for prepapring for hurricane season.

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