Discovery Health "Cancer"

WHAT'S INSIDE: CANCER

This section covers cancer types, causes and symptoms as well as the signs of cancer, tests and treatments.

Breast Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Lung Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Cancer Pain
General Cancer Facts

Breast Cancer
Breast cancer can be a devastating diagnosis, but it can also be overcome with the help of modern medicine and courage. Learn all about the symptoms of breast cancer, as well as effective methods for treatment and prevention.
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Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is one of the three leading health concerns for women, but it can be detected early with routine pap smears. Learn about the symptoms of cervical cancer as well as effective methods for prevention and treatment.
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Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is centralized in the lungs, but it can easily move to other parts of the body. Learn about the symptoms and causes of lung cancer as well as effective methods for prevention and treatment.
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Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is a malignant tumor on the ovaries and causes more deaths than any other form of cancer. Learn about the causes and symptoms of ovarian cancer as well as treatment and prevention methods.
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Uterine Cancer
Uterine cancer is a major health concern for women, often occurring in the form of benign fibroids or malignant endometrial tumors. Learn about uterine cancer causes and effective methods of treatment.
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Cancer Pain
Being diagnosed with cancer is a painful experience -- both physically and emotionally. Learn how to cope by reading about the treatments and therapies available to ease cancer pain.
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General Cancer Facts
General cancer facts include the basics of how cancers form and spread and how they are treated. Learn about the symptoms and causes of cancer and find out the truth about cancer myths with these general cancer facts.
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Uterine Cancer Treatment

Uterine cancer treatment seeks to cure the infected area by means of surgery or drug regimens. Learn more about uterine cancer treatment and what a person should expect if diagnosed with this disease.

Signs of Breast Cancer

The signs of breast cancer can be difficult to diagnose at first for many reasons. Discover what symptoms you should be on the look out for when examining yourself for breast cancer.

Why is it so difficult to find cancer cells?

Finding a single cancer cell in the human body is like looking for one grain of sand in a sandbox. In the days of sophisticated scans and tests, why can't we pinpoint the cells that lead to pain and disease?