Cancer

Americans have reason to be troubled by the latest skin cancer statistics, as incidents of the most serious form – melanoma – have been on the rise. Those carefree holidays at the beach or long hours of working outside without sun protection are now starting to take their toll. Usually, a persistent sore or growing […]

The American Cancer Society predicts more than 27,000 new gastric cancer cases in the United States, in 2020. Though incidences of the disease have decreased by roughly 1.5% over the past decade, it is still one of the world’s most prevalent forms of cancer. Gastric cancer is notably more common in men than it is […]

Colon cancer (also known as colorectal cancer) is the third most prevalent type of cancer for both men and women in the United States. It is also currently the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Americans today. Catching colon cancer in its earliest stages is the key to successful treatment. These top ten signs […]

Lung cancer is responsible for nearly 25 percent of all cancer-related deaths in the U.S., making it the deadliest form of cancer, regardless of gender. The American Cancer Society has predicted approximately 228,820 new lung cancer cases in the year 2020, resulting in around 135,720 deaths. While lung cancer is far more prevalent among older […]

Bladder cancer is the sixth most common type of cancer in the United States, with an estimated 80,500 new cases diagnosed in 2019 alone. This type of cancer represents approximately 4.6% of all cancer cases and is four times more likely to affect men than women. A person’s risk of developing bladder cancer significantly increases […]

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck, just above the collarbone. It is responsible for regulating hormones, which help normal functioning of the different systems in your body, such as your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight. Thyroid cancer develops from a genetic mutation, which makes the […]

Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women in the United States, only behind certain types of skin cancer. Currently, the American Cancer Society estimates that 1 in every 8 American women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime; an estimate that equates to about 276,480 new cases of invasive breast […]

Multiple myeloma is a relatively rare form of cancer, affecting about 1 in every 132 people. Despite it being a relatively uncommon cancer, the American Cancer Society predicts that 32,270 new diagnoses of the disease will be made this year in the United States. In 2020, multiple myeloma is expected to claim in excess of […]