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How is cancer diagnosed? Diagnosing cancer is a complex process and there’s no one best way to do this. Every person is different, and there are many different kinds of cancer that can cause a lot of different symptoms. If…

What is cancer? Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells. The whole body is made of cells that act and grow in controlled ways as the body needs them. Cells are controlled by genes. The genes in any cell in…

Gay and bisexual men are at higher risk for certain kinds of cancer. The cancers you should know about are covered here. There are things you can do to help lower your risk for many of these cancers. You may…

How is cancer treated in children? The group of healthcare providers who work together to find, treat, and care for children with cancer is called the cancer care team. The cancer care team may include any or all these providers,…

Your cancer treatment team may include many types of healthcare providers, such as: Case managers or navigators. These may be social workers or nurses. They help coordinate care from diagnosis to survivorship. They may help patients understand next…

There are many different methods of treating cancer. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. © 2000-2024 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as…

What is breast reconstruction? Breast reconstruction is surgery to create a new breast shape in place of a breast that has been removed (mastectomy). It can be done with implants or with tissue from another part of your body. Sometimes…

How is breast cancer diagnosed? If your healthcare provider thinks you might have breast cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to make sure. Diagnosing breast cancer starts with your healthcare provider asking you questions. They will ask about…

What is cancer? Cancer starts when cells in the body change (mutate) and grow out of control. Your body is made up of tiny building blocks called cells. Normal cells grow when your body needs them, and die when your…

Lymphedema is swelling that may occur after cancer surgery when lymph nodes are removed. It may also happen after radiation to the lymph nodes. It can start months or years after treatment. It’s a long-term (chronic) condition that has no…

Surgery is a common treatment for breast cancer. It’s done to remove as much of the cancer as possible. You have many surgical options. The type of surgery you need depends on: The size of the breast lump or tumor…

What is cancer? We’ve all heard of cancer at some point in our lives—cancer screenings, cancer care, and maybe even cancer treatment. But what is cancer? And what steps can you take to prevent it? Cancer is a disease that…