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All About Cancer | American Cancer Society
All About Cancer. In the United States, 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. If you’ve been recently diagnosed, or know someone who has, we’re here with answers, guidance, and support. You’ll also learn about the causes of cancer and what you can do to lower your risk of getting cancer or find it ...
What Is Cancer? | Cancer Basics | American Cancer Society
There are two main categories of cancer: Hematologic (blood) cancers are cancers of the blood cells, including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Solid tumor cancers are cancers of any of the other body organs or tissues. The most common solid tumors are breast, prostate, lung, and colorectal cancers.
Find Support Programs and Services in Your Area
24/7 Cancer Helpline. Our 24/7 cancer helpline provides support for people dealing with cancer. We can connect you with trained cancer information specialists who will answer questions about a cancer diagnosis and provide guidance and a compassionate ear. Call us at 1-800-227-2345.
Support and Online Communities | American Cancer Society
The National Cancer Information Center provides information and support to those facing cancer 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Trained cancer information specialists are available via phone, live chat, and now video chat, providing accurate, up to date cancer information to patients, family members, and caregivers and connecting them with valuable services and …
Cancer Types | Find Your Cancer Type - American Cancer Society
Bile Duct Cancer. Colorectal Cancer. Esophagus Cancer. Gallbladder Cancer. Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine (Carcinoid) Tumors. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Liver Cancer. Pancreatic Cancer. Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET)
Treatment For Cancer | Cancer Treatment Options - American Cancer Society
Types of Cancer Treatment. Many procedures and drugs are available to treat cancer, with many more being studied. Some are "local" treatments like surgery and radiation therapy, which are used to treat a specific tumor or area of the body. Drug treatments (such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy) are often called "systemic" treatments because they can affect the entire body.
Find Cancer Early - American Cancer Society
Find Cancer Early. Some cancers can be found early, before they have had a chance to grow and spread. This is why regular cancer screening is so important. In this section you can learn more about the screening tests that can be used to look for cancer and about American Cancer Society guidelines for using these tests.
Managing Cancer | Cancer Treatment & Side Effects - American Cancer Society
Managing Cancer Care. In this section you'll find general information about the types of treatments used against cancer. This includes both traditional therapies (such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy), newer forms of treatment (including information on clinical trials), and complementary and alternative therapies.
American Cancer Society Fact Sheet
The American Cancer Society is the largest funder of cancer research grants in the United States outside of the federal government, investing more than $5B over 75 years. We launch innovative, high-impact research to find more – and better – treatments, uncover factors that may cause cancer, and improve the quality of life for people facing ...