Also called: Carcinoma, Malignancy, Neoplasms, Tumor
Cancer begins in your cells, which are the building blocks of your body. Normally, your body forms new cells as you need them, replacing old cells that die. Sometimes this process goes wrong. New cells grow even when you don't need them, and old cells don't die when they should. These extra cells can form a mass called a tumor. Tumors can be benign or malignant. Benign tumors aren't cancer while malignant ones are. Cells from malignant tumors can invade nearby tissues. They can also break away and spread to other parts of the body.
Most cancers are named for where they start. For example, lung cancer starts in the lung, and breast cancer starts in the breast. The spread of cancer from one part of the body to another is called metastasis. Symptoms and treatment depend on the cancer type and how advanced it is. Treatment plans may include surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy.
National Cancer Institute
Start Here
Cancer: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Inside Cancer(Dolan DNA Learning Center)
What You Need to Know about Cancer: An Overview(National Cancer Institute)
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Latest News
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Overviews
All about Cancer (General Information)(American Cancer Society)
Also available in Spanish
Understanding Cancer Series: Cancer(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Latest News
No Long-Term Cancer Risk Seen with Breast Implants(01/28/2009, Reuters Health)
Targeting Cancer's Own Stem Cells to Fight Recurrence(01/21/2009, HealthDay)
More Americans Urged to Get Cancer Screenings(01/15/2009, HealthDay)
Cancer Registries: Helping to Address the Nation's Cancer Burden(01/12/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Mouse Studies Show Gene Therapy Method Holds Promise in Targeting Tumor Blood Vessels for Destruction(12/17/2008, National Cancer Institute)
New Targeted Fluorescent-Imaging Compound Allows Researchers to Detect Viable Cancer Cells in Mice(12/07/2008, National Cancer Institute)
More News on Cancer
Diagnosis/Symptoms
Cancer Blood Tests: Lab Tests Used in Cancer Diagnosis(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Cancer Imaging(National Cancer Institute)
Computed Tomography (CT): Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Fine Needle Aspiration(American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery)
Interpreting Laboratory Test Results(National Cancer Institute)
JAMA Patient Page: Frozen Section Biopsy(American Medical Association) - Links to PDF
Also available in Spanish
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Small Cell, Large Cell: What Do These Cancer Classifications Mean?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Staging: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Testing Biopsy and Cytology Specimens for Cancer(American Cancer Society)
Tumor Grade: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Tumor Markers: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Treatment
Adjuvant Therapy: Extra Treatment to Keep Cancer from Returning(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Angiogenesis Inhibitors Therapy: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Biological Therapies for Cancer: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Cancer Surgery: Physically Removing Cancer(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Cancer Treatment Decisions: 5 Steps to Help You Decide(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Carcinoma of Unknown Primary (PDQ): Treatment(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Cure-ious? Ask(Federal Trade Commission)
Drug Information Summaries(National Cancer Institute)
Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors (PDQ): Treatment(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Gene Therapy for Cancer: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Hyperthermia in Cancer Treatment: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Lasers in Cancer Treatment: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Nonspecific Immunotherapies and Adjuvants(American Cancer Society)
Photodynamic Therapy for Cancer: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Treating and Preventing Cancer with Vaccines(National Cancer Institute)
What Drug Is Used to Treat a Disease?(Food and Drug Administration) Return to top
Prevention/Screening
ACS Report Calls for Greater Cancer Prevention Efforts(American Cancer Society)
Cancer Prevention Overview (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer Prevention: 7 Steps to Reduce Your Risk(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Cancer Screening Overview (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer: Early Detection(American Academy of Family Physicians)
Also available in Spanish
Eliminate Disparities in Cancer Screening & Management(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Return to top
Alternative Therapy
MedlinePlus: Cancer Alternative Therapies(National Library of Medicine)
Also available in SpanishReturn to top
Nutrition
Eat Your Fruits & Veggies ... Safely(American Cancer Society)
Nutrition in Cancer Care (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in SpanishReturn to top
Coping
When Someone You Know Has Cancer(American Cancer Society) Return to top
Disease Management
Cancer: Managing Your Symptoms (for Men and Women)(Oncology Nursing Society)
Follow-Up Care: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute) Return to top
Specific Conditions
Metastatic Cancer: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Occupational Cancer(National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) Return to top
Related Issues
Acrylamide in Food and Cancer Risk(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer Causes: Popular Myths about the Causes of Cancer(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Cancer Clusters(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer Information Service: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer Risk: What the Numbers Mean(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Cancer Survival Rate: A Tool to Understand Your Prognosis(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Coping with Cancer in the Aftermath of a Hurricane: FAQ(American Cancer Society)
Environmental Carcinogens(American Cancer Society)
How to Find a Doctor or Treatment Facility If You Have Cancer(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Obesity and Cancer: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Paraneoplastic Syndromes(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary
Physical Activity and Cancer(National Cancer Institute)
Pregnancy and Cancer(American Society of Clinical Oncology)
Psychological Stress and Cancer(National Cancer Institute)
Second Cancers Caused by Cancer Treatment(American Cancer Society)
Smoking Cessation and Continued Risk in Cancer Patients (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Three Good Reasons to See a Dentist Before Cancer Treatment(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
Also available in Spanish
Three Good Reasons to See a Dentist Before Cancer Treatment(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
Understanding Cancer Series: Angiogenesis(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Understanding Cancer Series: Cancer and the Environment(National Cancer Institute)
Understanding Prognosis and Cancer Statistics(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
When Cancer Returns(National Cancer Institute) Return to top
Health Check Tools
Cancer Risk Questionnaire(Siteman Cancer Center)
Also available in SpanishReturn to top
Tutorials
Inside Cancer(Dolan DNA Learning Center) Return to top
Videos
Percutaneous Cryoablation(OR-Live) - One hour program Return to top
Financial Issues
Need Help Navigating the Medical Minefield?(American Cancer Society) Return to top
Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov: Carcinoma(National Institutes of Health)
ClinicalTrials.gov: Neoplasms(National Institutes of Health)
Educational Materials about Clinical Trials(National Cancer Institute)
How to Find a Cancer Treatment Trial(National Cancer Institute)
If You Want to Find Ways to Prevent Cancer...Learn about Prevention Clinical Trials(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
More Choices in Cancer Care: Information for Beneficiaries on Medicare Coverage of Cancer Clinical Trials(National Cancer Institute)
Study Identifies Cancer Patients' Concerns about Joining a Trial(National Cancer Institute)
Taking Part in Cancer Treatment Research Studies(National Cancer Institute) Return to top
Genetics
Cancer Genetics Overview (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute)
Genetics Home Reference: Bloom syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Costello syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Cowden syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Peutz-Jeghers syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Werner syndrome(National Library of Medicine) Return to top
Research
100 Years of Advances Against Cancer(National Cancer Institute)
Anemia Drugs May Raise Risk of Death in Cancer Patients(American Cancer Society)
Annual Report to the Nation: Cancer Death Rate Decline Doubling and Special Feature Examines Cancer in American Indians and Alaska Natives(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer in People with HIV Infection Compared with the General Population, 1992-2003(American College of Physicians) - Links to PDF
Clinical Cancer Proteomics: What It Means and What It Means for You(National Cancer Institute) - Links to PDF
Could Statins Prevent Cancer?(American Cancer Society)
FDA Cracks Down on Bogus Cancer Cures(American Cancer Society)
Hairdressers and Barbers May Be at Increased Cancer Risk(American Cancer Society)
Late-Stage Diagnosis More Likely among Uninsured(American Cancer Society)
NCI Community Cancer Centers Program Pilot: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
New Molecular Imaging Compound Pinpoints Cancer Spread in Mice(National Cancer Institute)
New Report Increases Evidence of Dietary Link to Cancer(American Cancer Society)
Report Links Health Insurance Status with Cancer Care(American Cancer Society)
Smoking-Related Cancers May Account for Narrowing Gap in Death Rates(American Cancer Society)
Sorafenib Increases the Risk of High Blood Pressure(National Cancer Institute)
Study Examines Success Rates of Phase III Clinical Trials(American Cancer Society)
Worsening Health Trends among Least Educated(American Cancer Society) Return to top
Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
Article: Information from your family doctor: screening for cancer.
Article: Cancer screening in the older patient.
Article: Effects of comorbidity on screening and early diagnosis of cancer...
Cancer -- see more articles
Cancer prevention -- see more articles
Cancer therapy -- see more articles Return to top
Dictionaries/Glossaries
Cancer: Medical Vocabulary(American Academy of Family Physicians)
Also available in Spanish
Dictionary of Cancer Terms(National Cancer Institute) Return to top
Directories
Cancer Genetics Services Directory(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer Information Sources(National Cancer Institute)
Find an Oncologist(American Society of Clinical Oncology)
Find Treatment Centers(American Cancer Society)
National Cancer Institute Cancer Centers Program(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
National Organizations That Offer Services to People with Cancer and Their Families(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in SpanishReturn to top
Organizations
American Cancer Society
National Cancer Institute
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Return to top
Newsletters/Print Publications
National Cancer Institute News Center(National Cancer Institute) Return to top
Law and Policy
Advance Directives(National Cancer Institute)
Financial and Legal Matters(American Cancer Society)
States That Require Health Plans to Cover Patient Care Costs in Clinical Trials(National Cancer Institute)
Understanding the Approval Process for New Cancer Treatments(National Cancer Institute) Return to top
Statistics
Cancer Data(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Cancer Stat Fact Sheets(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer Statistics(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer Statistics for 2008(American Cancer Society) - Large PDF file
FASTATS: Cancer(National Center for Health Statistics)
Global Cancer Facts and Figures 2007(American Cancer Society) - Large PDF file
Screening to Prevent Cancer Deaths(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Return to top
Children
MedlinePlus: Cancer in Children(National Library of Medicine)
Also available in SpanishReturn to top
Men
Cancer in Men(National Women's Health Information Center) Return to top
Seniors
Cancer Facts for People over 50(National Institute on Aging)
Also available in Spanish
Cancer in Older Adults(American Society of Clinical Oncology) - Links to PDF Return to top
Cancer begins in your cells, which are the building blocks of your body. Normally, your body forms new cells as you need them, replacing old cells that die. Sometimes this process goes wrong. New cells grow even when you don't need them, and old cells don't die when they should. These extra cells can form a mass called a tumor. Tumors can be benign or malignant. Benign tumors aren't cancer while malignant ones are. Cells from malignant tumors can invade nearby tissues. They can also break away and spread to other parts of the body.
Most cancers are named for where they start. For example, lung cancer starts in the lung, and breast cancer starts in the breast. The spread of cancer from one part of the body to another is called metastasis. Symptoms and treatment depend on the cancer type and how advanced it is. Treatment plans may include surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy.
National Cancer Institute
Start Here
Cancer: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Inside Cancer(Dolan DNA Learning Center)
What You Need to Know about Cancer: An Overview(National Cancer Institute)
Basics
Learn More
Multimedia & Cool Tools
Overviews
Latest News
Diagnosis/Symptoms
Treatment
Prevention/Screening
Alternative Therapy
Nutrition
Coping
Disease Management
Specific Conditions
Related Issues
Health Check Tools
Tutorials
Videos
Research
Reference Shelf
For You
Financial Issues
Clinical Trials
Genetics
Research
Journal Articles
Dictionaries/Glossaries
Directories
Organizations
Newsletters/Print Publications
Law and Policy
Statistics
Children
Men
Seniors
Overviews
All about Cancer (General Information)(American Cancer Society)
Also available in Spanish
Understanding Cancer Series: Cancer(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Latest News
No Long-Term Cancer Risk Seen with Breast Implants(01/28/2009, Reuters Health)
Targeting Cancer's Own Stem Cells to Fight Recurrence(01/21/2009, HealthDay)
More Americans Urged to Get Cancer Screenings(01/15/2009, HealthDay)
Cancer Registries: Helping to Address the Nation's Cancer Burden(01/12/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Mouse Studies Show Gene Therapy Method Holds Promise in Targeting Tumor Blood Vessels for Destruction(12/17/2008, National Cancer Institute)
New Targeted Fluorescent-Imaging Compound Allows Researchers to Detect Viable Cancer Cells in Mice(12/07/2008, National Cancer Institute)
More News on Cancer
Diagnosis/Symptoms
Cancer Blood Tests: Lab Tests Used in Cancer Diagnosis(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Cancer Imaging(National Cancer Institute)
Computed Tomography (CT): Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Fine Needle Aspiration(American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery)
Interpreting Laboratory Test Results(National Cancer Institute)
JAMA Patient Page: Frozen Section Biopsy(American Medical Association) - Links to PDF
Also available in Spanish
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Small Cell, Large Cell: What Do These Cancer Classifications Mean?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Staging: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Testing Biopsy and Cytology Specimens for Cancer(American Cancer Society)
Tumor Grade: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Tumor Markers: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Treatment
Adjuvant Therapy: Extra Treatment to Keep Cancer from Returning(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Angiogenesis Inhibitors Therapy: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Biological Therapies for Cancer: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Cancer Surgery: Physically Removing Cancer(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Cancer Treatment Decisions: 5 Steps to Help You Decide(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Carcinoma of Unknown Primary (PDQ): Treatment(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Cure-ious? Ask(Federal Trade Commission)
Drug Information Summaries(National Cancer Institute)
Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors (PDQ): Treatment(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Gene Therapy for Cancer: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Hyperthermia in Cancer Treatment: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Lasers in Cancer Treatment: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Nonspecific Immunotherapies and Adjuvants(American Cancer Society)
Photodynamic Therapy for Cancer: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Treating and Preventing Cancer with Vaccines(National Cancer Institute)
What Drug Is Used to Treat a Disease?(Food and Drug Administration) Return to top
Prevention/Screening
ACS Report Calls for Greater Cancer Prevention Efforts(American Cancer Society)
Cancer Prevention Overview (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer Prevention: 7 Steps to Reduce Your Risk(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Cancer Screening Overview (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer: Early Detection(American Academy of Family Physicians)
Also available in Spanish
Eliminate Disparities in Cancer Screening & Management(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Return to top
Alternative Therapy
MedlinePlus: Cancer Alternative Therapies(National Library of Medicine)
Also available in SpanishReturn to top
Nutrition
Eat Your Fruits & Veggies ... Safely(American Cancer Society)
Nutrition in Cancer Care (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in SpanishReturn to top
Coping
When Someone You Know Has Cancer(American Cancer Society) Return to top
Disease Management
Cancer: Managing Your Symptoms (for Men and Women)(Oncology Nursing Society)
Follow-Up Care: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute) Return to top
Specific Conditions
Metastatic Cancer: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Occupational Cancer(National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) Return to top
Related Issues
Acrylamide in Food and Cancer Risk(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer Causes: Popular Myths about the Causes of Cancer(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Cancer Clusters(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer Information Service: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer Risk: What the Numbers Mean(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Cancer Survival Rate: A Tool to Understand Your Prognosis(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Coping with Cancer in the Aftermath of a Hurricane: FAQ(American Cancer Society)
Environmental Carcinogens(American Cancer Society)
How to Find a Doctor or Treatment Facility If You Have Cancer(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Obesity and Cancer: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Paraneoplastic Syndromes(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary
Physical Activity and Cancer(National Cancer Institute)
Pregnancy and Cancer(American Society of Clinical Oncology)
Psychological Stress and Cancer(National Cancer Institute)
Second Cancers Caused by Cancer Treatment(American Cancer Society)
Smoking Cessation and Continued Risk in Cancer Patients (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Three Good Reasons to See a Dentist Before Cancer Treatment(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
Also available in Spanish
Three Good Reasons to See a Dentist Before Cancer Treatment(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
Understanding Cancer Series: Angiogenesis(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
Understanding Cancer Series: Cancer and the Environment(National Cancer Institute)
Understanding Prognosis and Cancer Statistics(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
When Cancer Returns(National Cancer Institute) Return to top
Health Check Tools
Cancer Risk Questionnaire(Siteman Cancer Center)
Also available in SpanishReturn to top
Tutorials
Inside Cancer(Dolan DNA Learning Center) Return to top
Videos
Percutaneous Cryoablation(OR-Live) - One hour program Return to top
Financial Issues
Need Help Navigating the Medical Minefield?(American Cancer Society) Return to top
Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov: Carcinoma(National Institutes of Health)
ClinicalTrials.gov: Neoplasms(National Institutes of Health)
Educational Materials about Clinical Trials(National Cancer Institute)
How to Find a Cancer Treatment Trial(National Cancer Institute)
If You Want to Find Ways to Prevent Cancer...Learn about Prevention Clinical Trials(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
More Choices in Cancer Care: Information for Beneficiaries on Medicare Coverage of Cancer Clinical Trials(National Cancer Institute)
Study Identifies Cancer Patients' Concerns about Joining a Trial(National Cancer Institute)
Taking Part in Cancer Treatment Research Studies(National Cancer Institute) Return to top
Genetics
Cancer Genetics Overview (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute)
Genetics Home Reference: Bloom syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Costello syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Cowden syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Peutz-Jeghers syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Werner syndrome(National Library of Medicine) Return to top
Research
100 Years of Advances Against Cancer(National Cancer Institute)
Anemia Drugs May Raise Risk of Death in Cancer Patients(American Cancer Society)
Annual Report to the Nation: Cancer Death Rate Decline Doubling and Special Feature Examines Cancer in American Indians and Alaska Natives(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer in People with HIV Infection Compared with the General Population, 1992-2003(American College of Physicians) - Links to PDF
Clinical Cancer Proteomics: What It Means and What It Means for You(National Cancer Institute) - Links to PDF
Could Statins Prevent Cancer?(American Cancer Society)
FDA Cracks Down on Bogus Cancer Cures(American Cancer Society)
Hairdressers and Barbers May Be at Increased Cancer Risk(American Cancer Society)
Late-Stage Diagnosis More Likely among Uninsured(American Cancer Society)
NCI Community Cancer Centers Program Pilot: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
New Molecular Imaging Compound Pinpoints Cancer Spread in Mice(National Cancer Institute)
New Report Increases Evidence of Dietary Link to Cancer(American Cancer Society)
Report Links Health Insurance Status with Cancer Care(American Cancer Society)
Smoking-Related Cancers May Account for Narrowing Gap in Death Rates(American Cancer Society)
Sorafenib Increases the Risk of High Blood Pressure(National Cancer Institute)
Study Examines Success Rates of Phase III Clinical Trials(American Cancer Society)
Worsening Health Trends among Least Educated(American Cancer Society) Return to top
Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
Article: Information from your family doctor: screening for cancer.
Article: Cancer screening in the older patient.
Article: Effects of comorbidity on screening and early diagnosis of cancer...
Cancer -- see more articles
Cancer prevention -- see more articles
Cancer therapy -- see more articles Return to top
Dictionaries/Glossaries
Cancer: Medical Vocabulary(American Academy of Family Physicians)
Also available in Spanish
Dictionary of Cancer Terms(National Cancer Institute) Return to top
Directories
Cancer Genetics Services Directory(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer Information Sources(National Cancer Institute)
Find an Oncologist(American Society of Clinical Oncology)
Find Treatment Centers(American Cancer Society)
National Cancer Institute Cancer Centers Program(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in Spanish
National Organizations That Offer Services to People with Cancer and Their Families(National Cancer Institute)
Also available in SpanishReturn to top
Organizations
American Cancer Society
National Cancer Institute
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Return to top
Newsletters/Print Publications
National Cancer Institute News Center(National Cancer Institute) Return to top
Law and Policy
Advance Directives(National Cancer Institute)
Financial and Legal Matters(American Cancer Society)
States That Require Health Plans to Cover Patient Care Costs in Clinical Trials(National Cancer Institute)
Understanding the Approval Process for New Cancer Treatments(National Cancer Institute) Return to top
Statistics
Cancer Data(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Cancer Stat Fact Sheets(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer Statistics(National Cancer Institute)
Cancer Statistics for 2008(American Cancer Society) - Large PDF file
FASTATS: Cancer(National Center for Health Statistics)
Global Cancer Facts and Figures 2007(American Cancer Society) - Large PDF file
Screening to Prevent Cancer Deaths(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Return to top
Children
MedlinePlus: Cancer in Children(National Library of Medicine)
Also available in SpanishReturn to top
Men
Cancer in Men(National Women's Health Information Center) Return to top
Seniors
Cancer Facts for People over 50(National Institute on Aging)
Also available in Spanish
Cancer in Older Adults(American Society of Clinical Oncology) - Links to PDF Return to top
