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Cancer

Cancer

1 in 3 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Cancer can start almost anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. These contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread. Learn the basic information about cancer and its causes to in-depth information on specific cancer types – including risk factors, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment options.

 

What is cancer? What causes cancer and how is it treated?

 

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