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Cancer Basics

Get answers to some of the basic questions about cancer, such as what it is, what some of the common signs and symptoms are, and how many people it affects.

Understanding Cancer

Learn about the history of cancer, get answers to common questions about cancer, and more.

  • What Is Cancer?
  • Signs and Symptoms of Cancer
  • Lymph Nodes and Cancer
  • Questions People Ask About Cancer
  • Is Cancer Contagious?
  • Attitudes and Cancer
  • The History of Cancer

Cancer in the United States

Learn about how common cancer is, how cancer is tracked, and the economic impact of cancer in the United States.

  • Lifetime Risk of Developing or Dying From Cancer
  • Cancer Prevalence: How Many People Have Cancer?
  • Cancer Surveillance Programs in the United States
  • Economic Impact of Cancer

Finding Cancer Information

Learn how to find reliable information on cancer, including cancer prevention and treatment.

  • Cancer Information on the Internet
  • Other Sources of Cancer Information
  • Evaluating New Cancer Treatments
  • Learning About New Ways to Prevent Cancer

Cancer Basics Videos

Cut through the confusion to get the bottom-line information about cancer treatments like radiation and chemotherapy, as well as clinical trials.

  • CancerQuest: Radiation Therapy
  • CancerQuest: Chemotherapy
  • Emmi Solutions Interactive Radiation and Chemotherapy Tool
  • Exploring the Options: Clinical Trials
  • Empower yourself by understanding clinical trials

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If You Have Cancer

If you or someone you know has just been diagnosed with cancer, this short, simple guide can help.

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