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In 2013, over 50,000 men and women in the United States were diagnosed with kidney cancer. Most of these patients were over 55. Kidney cancer, or renal cell carcinoma, is among the 10 most common types of cancer diagnosed in the US. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs situated in the upper abdomen. They are
In 2013, there were an estimated 18,000 new cases of esophageal cancer, with15,000 resulting deaths in the United States. Though it is not as common as lung or breast cancers, cases of esophageal cancer have risen over the past 25 years in the US. This particular type of cancer is 3-4 times more prevalent in
Since 1938, the President of the United States has proclaimed April as National Cancer Control Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness for cancer prevention and treatment throughout the US. For many years, the death tolls from cancer have steadily declined, due in part to better education and heightened awareness about how to prevent
With summer on the horizon, many are looking forward to weekends spent outdoors: on the boat, at the pool, or on the beach. In addition to bringing warm weather, May also brings a heightened awareness of skin cancer. May 2014 is National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. It is important that people know how
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in America for both men and women. This year, it is estimated that 44,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and 38,000 will die from it. The pancreas is a large flattened gland located in the abdomen. It is composed of specialized glandular tissue
A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain or central spine that can disrupt proper brain function. It is estimated that there are over 650,000 people living with primary brain and central nervous system tumors in the United States. There will be an estimated 23,380 new cases diagnosed in 2014. Brain
Clinical trials for cancer are research studies specifically targeted for cancer patients. Cancer clinical trials are designed to find new ways to find, diagnose, treat, prevent, and manage cancer. Many of the treatments used today are results of past clinical trials. Through clinical trials, researchers can determine whether new treatments are safe and effective, or
Radiation uses high-energy radiation to shrink tumors and kill cancer cells. X-rays, gamma rays and charged particles are all types of radiation used for cancer treatment. Radiation therapy may be curative to certain types of cancer, if they are localized to one part of the body. It may also be used as part of adjuvant
Chemotherapy, often referred to as just chemo, is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy is used to treat many types of cancer and more than 100 chemotherapy drugs are used today, either alone or in combination with other treatments. Unlike radiation therapy and surgery, which are considered local