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Gastric, or stomach, cancer struck 21,500 Americans in 2008 while claiming the lives of 10,800 more, according to the National Cancer Institute. It occurs twice as often in men and is more common in those older than 55. As with any cancer, early treatment is the key for survival. more »
This year, there will be 21,130 new cases of stomach cancer and 10,620 deaths from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. The risk for developing stomach cancer is 1 in 100 for Americans. Certain populations--like Central Europeans, South Americans and Asians--are more predisposed to this type of cancer. In America,... more »
People who were unfortunate enough to be diagnosed with cancer in the United States used to have only the conventional cancer medical treatments of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery at their disposal. Today, there are alternative cancer treatment centers around the country that offer natural and spiritual approaches to fighting... more »
Larynx or laryngeal cancer forms in the cells lining the voice box. The larynx is composed of three sections: the supraglottis, the glottis and the subglottis. Treatment is determined in part by which section of the larynx the cancer in as well as the stage of the cancer's development. more »
Cancer Treatment Centers of America originated from the desires in the heart of a man whose own mother had lost her battle with cancer. His name was Richard J. Stephenson. After seeing his mother go through the treatments that were available back then, he decided it was time for change, not just incorporating the medical aspects of... more »
Cancer is a disease that affects many different areas of the body and causes rogue cells to grow...
The National Breast Cancer Foundation estimates 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast...
According to the Mayo clinic around 112,000 people develop colon cancer each year. Although the...
Lung cancer causes more deaths in the United States each year than any other type of cancer....
Pancreatic cancer is considered to be one of the most serious and deadliest forms of cancer. Treatment is typically aggressive and may involve... more »
The thyroid is a gland located near your windpipe. You normally cannot feel a healthy thyroid beneath your skin, so if you suddenly feel a lump in... more »
When cervical cancer is only located outside the cervix, in its exterior lining - and is not located inside the cervix - it is referred to as... more »
About 35,310 people are newly diagnosed with lip and mouth cancer each year, according to the American Cancer Society. Sometimes referred to oral... more »
A painless lump in the thyroid is the first warning sign of follicular thyroid cancer; other symptoms include difficulty swallowing or breathing,... more »
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