What Is Cancer? - NCI - National Cancer Institute
2021年10月11日 · Cancer is a disease caused when cells divide uncontrollably and spread into surrounding tissues. Cancer is caused by changes to DNA. Most cancer-causing DNA changes occur in sections of DNA called genes. These changes are also called genetic changes.
¿Qué es el cáncer? - National Cancer Institute
El cáncer es una enfermedad genética. Los cambios en los genes que controlan el funcionamiento de las células, en especial, cómo se forman y multiplican, causan el cáncer. Los cambios genéticos que causan cáncer se producen por estos motivos: Errores que ocurren cuando las células se multiplican.
Comprehensive Cancer Information - NCI
For People Affected by Cancer. NCI is the nation’s trusted source for cancer information. We are here for you with information about causes and risk factors, symptoms, how cancer is diagnosed, and treatment options. Find a Cancer Type. Treatment. Side Effects. Causes & Prevention.
A to Z List of Cancer Types - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Alphabetical list of all cancers, with links to disease-specific and general information about treatment, coping, screening, prevention, clinical trials, and other topics.
About Cancer - NCI
Information from the National Cancer Institute about cancer treatment, prevention, screening, genetics, causes, and how to cope with cancer.
Cáncer en español - National Cancer Institute
Profesionales de la salud. Consulte información basada en la evidencia y actualizada sobre temas relacionados con el cáncer para ofrecer a los pacientes la mejor atención posible. Tratamiento para adultos. Tratamiento para niños. Exámenes de detección. Genética del cáncer. Cuidados paliativos.
Understanding Cancer - NCI
This page is a gateway to basic information about how cancer develops, trends in cancer cases and deaths, and how cancer affects different populations.
Types of Cancer Treatment - NCI
The types of treatment that you receive will depend on the type of cancer you have and how advanced it is. Some people with cancer will have only one treatment. But most people have a combination of treatments, such as surgery with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Cancer Statistics - NCI
Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide. In 2022, there were almost 20 million new cases and 9.7 million cancer-related deaths worldwide. By 2040, the number of new cancer cases per year is expected to rise to 29.9 million and …
Risk Factors for Cancer - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Cancer risk factors include exposure to chemicals or other substances, as well as certain behaviors. They also include things people cannot control, like age and family history. A family history of certain cancers can be a sign of a possible inherited cancer syndrome.