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Cancer is a class of diseases or disorders characterized by uncontrolled division of cells and the ability of these cells to invade other tissues, either by direct growth into adjacent tissue through invasion or by implantation into distant sites by metastasis. Metastasis is defined as the stage in which cancer cells are transported through the bloodstream or lymphatic system. Cancer may affect people at all ages, but risk tends to increase with age. It is one of the leading causes of death in developed countries.
There are many types of cancer. Severity of symptoms depends on the site and character of the malignancy and whether there is metastasis. A definitive diagnosis usually requires the histologic examination of tissue by a pathologist. This tissue is obtained by biopsy or surgery. Most cancers can be treated and some cured, depending on the specific type, location, and stage. Once diagnosed, cancer is usually treated with a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. As research develops, treatments are becoming more specific for the type of cancer pathology. Drugs that target specific cancers already exist for several cancers. If untreated, cancers may eventually cause illness and death, though this is not always the case.
The unregulated growth that characterizes cancer is caused by damage to DNA, resulting in mutations to genes that encode for proteins controlling cell division. Many mutation events may be required to transform a normal cell into a malignant cell. These mutations can be caused by chemicals or physical agents called carcinogens, by close exposure to radioactive materials, or by certain viruses that can insert their DNA into the human genome. Mutations occur spontaneously, or are passed down generations as a result of germ line mutations.
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On this day in 1966, movie producer Walt Disney died of lung cancer at the age of 65
StevenSin (Steven Sin) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:10:37 -0000
On this day in 1966, movie producer Walt Disney died of lung cancer at the age of 65
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@lecanardnoir Headline"I believe green tea cured my cancer" last(ish) line"There is no way Iâm saying green tea cured my cancer on its own"
annelidworm (James Chiles) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:09:36 -0000
@lecanardnoir Headline"I believe green tea cured my cancer" last(ish) line"There is no way I’m saying green tea cured my cancer on its own"
lawd now theyr saying CT scans r harmful!!! ughh what next hmm i shud read mor on brain cancer&cell phones :/ &stem cell research2!!
karizmatic_1 (Mrika Robinson) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:09:10 -0000
lawd now theyr saying CT scans r harmful!!! ughh what next hmm i shud read mor on brain cancer&cell phones :/ &stem cell research2!!
CancerQuest - Designed to inform and empower patients and their families, as well as others, interested in the biology of cancer growth, metastasis, detection, and treatment - from Emory Univ.
American University of Beirut Medical Center - Maintain a tumor registry and administer and keep records of regular interdisciplinary tumor conferences . Offers guiddes and protocols, photographs and history of the center.
Meta Description: [ The American University of Beirut, AUB, is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning, founded in 1866, which functions under a charter from the State of New York. It is administrated by a private, autonomous Board of Trustees. ]
Arizona Telemedicine Breast Cancer Protocols - A list of breast cancer protocols currently underway at the Arizona Cancer Center.
Atlas Chromosome in Cancer - Concise and updated reviews on genes, cytogenetic and clinical entities in cancer, and on cancer-prone diseases; it is also a portal towards databases devoted to genomics and cancer.
Meta Description: [ The Atlas of Genetics and Cytogenetics in
Oncology and Haematology gives reviews on genes involved in cancer, leukemias,
solid tumors, and cancer-prone diseases. It also provides lectures in Genetics
for students in medicine/sciences. ]
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Breast Cancer Gene - A name and fact interconnected searchable database. From the Baylor College of Medicine .
Cancer Genetics and Developmental Biology - Research focuses on identifying genomic changes, and signaling and metabolic pathways associated with tumour progression. Includes information on research groups, staff, and related resources.
Meta Description: [ Cancer Genetics and Developmental Biology focuses on identifying genomic changes, and signaling and metabolic pathways associated with tumour progression. BC Cancer Research Centre website has cancer research information, publications, training opportunities, and researcher profiles for scientist... ]
Cancer Genome Anatomy Project - CGAP - Determine the gene expression profiles of normal, precancer, and cancer cells. Includes human and mouse genome data, information on methods and resources for reagents, and informatics tools.
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Cancer Risk Analysis - Includes a listing of links to journals, articles and related resources on the computational methods of evaluating breast cancer risk based upon family and genetic history.
Meta Description: [ Homepage - computational methods of evaluating breast cancer risk based upon family and genetic history ]
Cancer.Gov - Informative site providing detailed information about genetics, causes, risk factors, and prevention of cancer. From the National Cancer Institute aimed at both patients and health professionals.
Meta Description: [ Information on prevention, genetics, and causes for various types of cancer. ]
Imperial Cancer Research Fund's Molecular Pathology Laboratory - Dedicated to researching the causes of and treatments for cancer. Includes description of the molecular genetics of pancreatic cancer, and related research into screening, diagnosis, treatment, and genetic vaccination.
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Molecular Genetics - Department uses molecular genetic approaches to study cell and tissue differentiation, and the genetic basis of human disease, including cancer. provides information on the faculty, graduate education, and seminars.
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center: Jan Schnitzer's Program - Illustrated description of the laboratory research on caveolae trafficking and signaling in endothelium for targeted drug and gene therapy.
Meta Description: [ Dr. Jan Schnitzers laboratory research on caveolae trafficking and signaling in endothelium for targeted drug and gene therapy ]
Special Project Angiogenesis - Offers a look at angiostatic therapy, cancer, genes, publications, and lab news. Includes goals, tools, and participants at the First Interdisciplinary Scientific Project on Tumor Angiogenesis sponsored by Italian Association for Cancer Research.
Meta Description: [ Angiogenesis: interdisciplinary scientific project on tumor angiogenesis sponsored by Italian Association for Cancer Research. Angiogenic growth factors and endothelium of tumor blood vessels are targets for novel anti angiogenesis cancer therapy ]
Telomere Cancer Theory - A paper on a genetic model for the cause of cancer describing a counter mechanism for the cell's life span and how this counter can cause cancer.
The Jackson Laboratory - Perform basic research on the genetic factors underlying cancer. Includes research data, education, courses and conferences, and career opportunities.
Meta Description: [ Unrivaled in mouse genetics research, The Laboratory supplies resources and information to universities and research laboratories around the world. ]
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The Tumor Gene Databases - Searchable databases containing information about genes which are targets for cancer-causing mutations, proto-oncogenes and tumor supressor genes.
VEGF Science - Educational resource for medical professionals with an interest in angiogenesis, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and their relationship to cancer.
Meta Description: [ Metastatic colorectal cancer treatment and advanced non-small cell lung cancer treatment with Avastin. ]
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