Cancer covers a broad range of diseases characterized by the growth and spread of abnormal cells. The most common types of cancers are breast cancer, colorectal cancer, basal and squamous cell carcinoma, leukemia, and certain reproductive cancers. Cancer can be caused by external factors (chemicals, infections, tobacco) as well as internal factors (genetic mutations, hormones, metabolic mutations). To lower your cancer risk, experts suggest quitting smoking, eating a diet rich in antioxidants, exercising, and taking screening tests. You can read more about cancer therapies and treatments in our featured articles and publications.

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• Battling breast cancer

  I recently had a breast biopsy, and though I've yet to learn the results, reading about the struggles of six women with breast cancer ["Beating...

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• Cancer genome sequenced

  For the first time, a complete cancer genome, and incidentally a complete female genome, has been decoded, scientists report online November 5 in...

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• Join forces to fight breast cancer

  We've all dreamed of a world without this deadly disease. Now there's a way each of us can help make that vision a reality. "In order to find a...

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• Robin Roberts shares her breast cancer ordeal: the athletic, forever-upbeat Good Morning America anchor follows her mother's advice to 'make your mess your...

  [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] That very night I discovered something that would change my life. I had driven to Connecticut (after the GMA tribute to Joel...

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