Cancers

Consider calling it a challenge rather than calling it a crisis - Mary Anne Radmacher

Cancers

image by: Crystal Tovar Aragón

HWN Suggests

Could Cancer Have Evolved To Be More Common In Some Organs Than In Others?

Scientists know that, for a variety of reasons, cancer occurs more commonly in some organs than in others. For example, cancer is more common in organs that have been exposed to carcinogens, like lungs to cigarette smoke. They are also finding that cancer may be more common in organs that replace their cells faster, like the 5-day-old epithelial cells in our intestines.

But a new opinion paper out today in the journal Cell Press states that there also may be an evolutionary component.

When viewing data about the frequency of common cancers in different organs, the team of international scientists came across something they thought was profound: Organs that were larger…

read full article

Resources

  Could Cancer Have Evolved To Be More Common In Some Organs Than In Others?

Scientists know that, for a variety of reasons, cancer occurs more commonly in some organs than in others. For example, cancer is more common in organs that have been exposed to carcinogens, like lungs to cigarette smoke. They are also finding that cancer may be more common in organs that replace their cells faster, like the 5-day-old epithelial cells in our intestines.

Ten proven, deadly carcinogens that are still being widely used

Bad news for bacon butty lovers and barbecue afficionados. The World Health Organization now deems bacon, sausage—and other processed meats—a serious cancer risk. With more than 14m new cancer cases occurring around the world each year and more than 8m cancer deaths a year, carcinogens certainly merit serious attention. Asbestos, diesel exhaust fumes, radiation in various forms, nightshift work, tobacco and alcohol are all well-known causes of cancer, but there are lots more besides, including several you may never have heard of.

Cancer Tutor

Until you are faced with the reality, cancer is something that happens to someone else. But cancer is not a death sentence. Learn more about your cancer diagnosis and which natural and integrative treatments best address your type of cancer, as well as clinics and doctors that specialize in a particular protocol.

Cancer Advice

The Cancer Advice website is designed to inform the intelligent layman concerning the present state of knowledge of particular cancers and to highlight modern aspects of therapy.

Cancer Connect

Here, women and men who are living with cancer or have completed treatment and are cancer-free share their stories of survival, from initial diagnosis and treatment to recovery and the ways that cancer has transformed their lives.

Cancer Control Planet

Cancer control planners, program staff, and researchers have the same goals: to reduce cancer risk, the number of new cancer cases, and the number of deaths from cancer, as well as enhance the quality of life for cancer survivors.

Cancer Network

The official website of The Oncology Group, specialists in cancer information since 1981, and the companion website for the journal ONCOLOGY and Oncology News International.

Cancer Research UK

CancerHelp UK is a free information service about cancer and cancer care for people with cancer and their families. We believe that information about cancer should be freely available to all and written in a way that people can easily understand.

Cancer Treatment Centers of America

At ® (CTCA), our experts treat all stages of cancer. Learn more about the different types of cancer we treat, including information on symptoms, risk factors and more, by

Cancer.Net

The best cancer care starts with the best cancer information. With more than 30,000 members who are leaders in advancing cancer care, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the voice of the world’s cancer physicians. ASCO’s patient information website -- Cancer.Net (www.cancer.net) -- brings the expertise and resources of ASCO to people living with cancer and those who care for and care about them. Well-informed patients are their own best advocates and invaluable partners for physicians.

Cancer.org

Get help making treatment decisions, understanding the effects of treatment, finding treatment centers and doctors, coping with side effects, and talking with others.

CancerCare

CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer.

CancerIndex

The Guide to Internet Resources for Cancer family of Web sites, established 1996, now with over a thousand pages.

Cure

CURE is a quarterly magazine with an annual Resource Guide and special issue, that combines the science and humanity of cancer for those who have to deal with it on a daily basis.

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care. Cancer affects us all. We can all help. We are Macmillan.

National Cancer Institute

From the National Cancer Institute, an alpha A to Z list of cancers.

Cancer Support Community

To ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.

CancerCompass

An online cancer community committed to offering people living with cancer a home. Within, you will find people like you; people, searching for clear cancer information; people, sharing knowledge; people, connected by a common experience.

Cancerwise

CancerWise is an online newsletter published monthly by The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Each issue includes a cancer survivor's story, related Q&A with M. D. Anderson experts, the latest reports on cancer treatment and research and tips for cancer survivorship and prevention.

CDC

As a leader in nationwide efforts to ease the burden of cancer, CDC works with national cancer organizations, state health agencies, and other key groups to develop, implement, and promote effective strategies for preventing and controlling cancer.

LiveStrong

At the LiveStrong Foundation, we unite people to fight cancer believing that unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything.

MedicineNet

Cancer is a group of more than 100 different diseases. Cancer occurs when cells become abnormal and keep dividing and forming more cells without control or order, forming a growth or tumor.

OncoLink

OncoLink was founded in 1994 by Penn cancer specialists with a mission to help cancer patients, families, health care professionals and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge.

The Cancer Forums

A website for discussions about any type of cancer, including lung cancer, breast cancer, mesothelioma, prostate cancer, laryngeal cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and others

wikiCancer

If you have a connection to cancer, welcome to the place where you can share your real-life experiences -- fears, insights, stories and advice.

World Oncology Network

WON is a worldwide network of communications among physicians and nurses practicing Hematology/Oncology.

Introducing Stitches!

Your Path to Meaningful Connections in the World of Health and Medicine
Connect, Collaborate, and Engage!

Coming Soon - Stitches, the innovative chat app from the creators of HWN. Join meaningful conversations on health and medical topics. Share text, images, and videos seamlessly. Connect directly within HWN's topic pages and articles.


Be the first to know when Stitches starts accepting users


Health Cloud

Stay Connected