Cancer is the name given to a collection of related diseases. The psychosocial impact of cancer on the individual. The risk of cancer increases significantly with age, and many cancers occur more. Cancer can start almost anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or. For additional information, please read the supplement distribution policy. The data visualizations tool makes it easy for anyone to explore and use the latest official federal government cancer data from united states cancer statistics.
The psychosocial impact of cancer on the individual, family, and society if physicians do not tell patients the diagnosis, a risk always exists that someone will inadvertently share the information with the patient, causing the patient to greatly distrust the healthcare team and family. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by hpv infection, with hpv detected in 99% of cervical tumours marth et al. Focusing on the cell biology of cancer nature cell biology. Public access to cancer data american college of surgeons. Inform yourself about the role viruses play in contributing to cancer. Cancer causes development of modern knowledge about cancer causes. Information by cancer type in pdf use the links below to get our full content in a single printable pdf for each cancer type. It can take many years for a damaged cell to divide and grow and form a tumour big enough to cause symptoms or show up on a scan.
From basic information about cancer and its causes to indepth information on specific cancer types including risk factors, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment options youll find it here. The national cancer database ncdb maintains a number of webbased benchmarking applications that have been developed to promote access to ncdb data by. For more information contact your lls chapter or call our information specialists at 800 9554572. Tobacco causes a variety of cancer types, such as lung, oesophageal, laryngeal, oral, bladder.
So, lab tests of your blood, urine, or other body fluids that measure these substances can help doctors make a diagnosis. Your practice has replaced seeyourchart with a new patient portal. Itsimportant to understand that most breast lumps are benign and not cancer malignant. The evidence that alcoholic drinks are a cause of cancers of the mouth, pharynx, and. Whether you or someone you love has cancer, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Many of us may have tiny tumours without knowing it. Breast cancer occurs almost entirely in women, but men can get breast cancer2, too. Pdf files for printing printed versions of the nih curriculum supplements are available to qualified people free of charge. They can also be caused by the processes of life inside the cell. The american cancer society has compiled an overview of how people have. Noncancerous breast tumors are abnormal growths, but they do not spread outside of the breast. Cervical cancer is a cancer that forms in the tissues of the cervix. They are not life threatening, but some types of benign.
Pdf concepts, theories and psychosocial factors in. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 2. The laryngectomee guide 8 diagnosis and treatment of laryngeal cancer the extent to which the cancer has spread the stage the location and size of the tumor maintaining the patients ability to talk, eat, and breathe as normally as possible whether the cancer has returned. History of cancer the history of cancer is a story of theories about the causes and effects of the disease as well as of the continuing specific discoveries regarding the diseases structure. It is usually a slowgrowing cancer that may not have symptoms but can be detected through screening tests. Mutations can happen by chance when a cell is dividing. High or low levels of certain substances in your body can be a sign of cancer. In this article, we examine types of cancer, how the disease develops, and the many treatments that help improve the quality of life and survival. Learn more about laboratory tests and how they are used to diagnose cancer. With cancer helps doctors, nurses, parents and school personnel work together for a smooth return to school for children with cancer. Please contact your practice for instructions on how to access their new portal. It includes the latest cancer data covering 100% of the u.
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