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Introduction

Cancer is a term that is used to refer to a number of conditions where the body's cells begin to grow and reproduce in an uncontrollable way. This rapid growth of cancerous cells is known... » Read on

Symptoms

The symptoms of cancer vary depending on what part of your body is affected. However, cancer symptoms can be broadly grouped into three categories. These are: ... » Read on

Causes

How does cancer begin? Cancer begins with an alteration to the structure of DNA that is found in all human cells. This is known as... » Read on

Diagnosis

There are a number of tests that can be used to detect the presence of cancer. These include: blood tests - some forms of cancers... » Read on

Treatment

In treating cancer, the aim is to remove the cancerous cells while making sure that the cancer does not reoccur. This can be challenging because even if only one cancerous cell remains... » Read on

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