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Information About Melanoma by Kevin Graeler

By at July 24, 2013 | 7:43 am | 1 Comments

Causing approximately forty-eight thousand deaths around the world each year, melanoma proves to be the most deadly form of skin disease yet discovered. The effects of this disease are found in the form of tumors that become evident in the human body, including exposed skin or other areas. This form of cancer is most prevalent in Caucasian people but has affected all more...

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What is Pancreatic Cancer by Meagan Waters

By at May 23, 2013 | 10:00 am | 2 Comments

The pancreas is an organ that lies horizontally in your abdomen behind the lower part of your stomach. The tissue of the pancreas is where pancreatic cancer begins to grow. There are various symptoms of pancreatic cancer which don’t occur until the disease is in an advanced stage. The causes of pancreatic cancer are not clear but understanding the pancreas is crucial. more...

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Common Causes of Cancer by Kody Johnson

By at May 15, 2013 | 6:57 am | 3 Comments

Cancer is the second leading cause of death for all age groups. Men are more likely to develop cancer than women are. Fifty percent of men develop cancer over their lifetime as only one in three women do. The three most common cancers in men are prostate, colon, and Lung. The three most common in women are breast cancer, colon, and lung cancer. There are so many different more...

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What is Cervical Cancer by Diane Romero

By at April 30, 2013 | 7:49 am | 0 Comment

Cancer occurs when there is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body.  These cells can form a mass of tissue called a tumor.  Cervical cancer is a cancer that starts in the tissues of the cervix.  The cervix is the lower part of a woman’s uterus - it connects the uterus to the vagina.  The cervix is part of a woman’s reproductive system so cervical more...

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Breast Cancer by Meghan Ryckman

By at April 23, 2013 | 7:44 am | 3 Comments

When you read of cancer, you hear that the likelihood of being diagnosed with it is more rare than not. This isn’t entirely true, especially when it comes to breast cancer. So, what is breast cancer exactly? Breast cancer is cancer-forming cells that are found in the breast. This type of cancer is not only the second most diagnosed cancer but it is most commonly found more...

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