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The American Cancer Society provides the A-Z on cancer. It might also be helpful to find an ACS in your area.
The motto of this site is "Tools to Help You Help." Also there's a terrific section on pain management. The site requires you to log in, but it’s no big deal. Just provide your email, name, zip code and set up a password.
This site is run by the National Cancer Institute, a part of the National Institutes of Health, the government's principal agency for cancer research and training.
CancerCare provides free support services to anyone affected by cancer: counseling, education, financial assistance, and practical ideas. Download any of its many helpful brochures.
We recommend this handy booklet, downloadable from CancerCare. It's a thorough and easy-to-read reference.
Understanding Cancer
Source: cancer.gov
Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to invade other tissues. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems.
Cancer is not just one disease but many diseases. There are more than 100 different types of cancer. Most cancers are named for the organ or type of cell in which they start - for example, cancer that begins in the colon is called colon cancer; cancer that begins in basal cells of the skin is called basal cell carcinoma.
Cancer types can be grouped into broader categories. The main categories of cancer include:
Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to invade other tissues. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems.
Cancer is not just one disease but many diseases. There are more than 100 different types of cancer. Most cancers are named for the organ or type of cell in which they start - for example, cancer that begins in the colon is called colon cancer; cancer that begins in basal cells of the skin is called basal cell carcinoma.
Cancer types can be grouped into broader categories. The main categories of cancer include:
- Carcinoma - cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs.
- Sarcoma - cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue.
- Leukemia - cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow and causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter the blood.
- Lymphoma and myeloma - cancers that begin in the cells of the immune system.
- Central nervous system cancers - cancers that begin in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord.
Make sure to pick a nursing home that is Medicare-certified
"Health Guide: Cancer," The New York Times
"Alcohol May Increase Risk Of Breast Cancer Recurrence," by Tiffany O'Callaghan, Time Magazine
"Alcohol May Increase Risk Of Breast Cancer Recurrence," by Tiffany O'Callaghan, Time Magazine
