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Cancer is defined as "a class of diseases or disorders characterized by uncontrolled division of cells" which then invade body tissues. Cancer affects people of all ages and is one of the leading causes of death in developed countries. There are forms of cancer that are associated with environmental exposures, however, there is no way to completely avoid cancer.
In males, the most commonly diagnosed cancer is prostate cancer, but lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths in men. In females, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer, but lung cancer is also attributed with the most deaths. Leukemia is the most common childhood cancer. (Source-Wikipedia)
Useful Links:
This is the Pennsylvania Department of Health site on its cancer prevention programs, including a number of Quick Links.
PA Department of Health site which provides information on cancer statistics in Pennsylvania.
The National Cancer Institute is dedicated to cancer research and training. Their site provides detailed descriptions of common types of cancer and treatments and also provides clinical trial information.
Home page for the American Cancer Society, providing detailed cancer information and ways to help in your community.
AICR is a cancer charity focused on research in the fields of diet, nutrition, and cancer. The site also provides a large list of recipes, which may help to lower cancer risk.
A site maintained by the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania to provide accurate easy to find cancer information for the general public.
A site for the association of people dedicated to cancer research. Includes the ability to search and read certain articles published in their scholarly journals.
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