Based on several factors, your oncologist will work
quickly to help you manage not only your cancer, but your overall well
being.
To find out more information on these cancers, click on the links below
Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor
According to the American Cancer Society, about 22,910 malignant tumors
of the brain
or spinal cord will be reported this year.
For more
information, visit www.cancer.org/Cancer/BrainCNSTumorsinAdults.
Bone Cancers
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 2,890 people will
be diagnosed this year with bone cancer.
For more information, visit www.cancer.org/Cancer/BoneCancer.
Bladder Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, about 73,510 new cases of
bladder cancer will be diagnosed this year.
For more information,
visit www.cancer.org/BladderCancer.
Esophageal Cancer
About 17,460 new esophageal cancer cases will be diagnosed this year
according to the American Cancer Society.
For more information, visit www.cancer.org/Cancer/EsophagusCancer.
Head & Neck Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, 52,610 people will develop
head and neck cancer this year. Head and neck cancer is more common
in men and in people over age 50. The most common causes of head and
neck cancer are tobacco and alcohol use.
For more information, visit www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Head+and+Neck+Cancer.
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
This year, an estimated 8,830 people in the United States will be diagnosed
with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Hodgkin’s lymphoma affects both
children and adults, but is most common amongst ages 15 to 40 and
after 55.
For more information, visit www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Lymphoma+-+Hodgkin.
Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL)
Non-Hogkin’s Lymphoma is one of the most common cancers in the
United States. About 70,130 people will be diagnosed with NHL, according
to the American Cancer Society. This includes both adults and children.
For more information, visit www.cancer.org/Cancer/Non-HodgkinLymphoma.
Liver Cancer
Liver cancer is one of most rapidly increasing types of cancer in
the U.S. and is more common in men. According to the American Cancer
Society, more than 28720 cases of primary liver cancer will be diagnosed
in the United States in 2012.
For more information, visit www.cancer.org/Cancer/LiverCancer.
Multiple Myeloma
About 21,700 new cases of Multiple Myeloma will be diagnosed in 2012,
according to the American Cancer Society.
For more information, visit www.cancer.org/Cancer/MultipleMyeloma.
Pancreatic cancer
About 43,920 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2012
according to the American Cancer Society.
For more information, visit www.cancer.org/Cancer/PancreaticCancer.
Sarcoma
The American Cancer society estimates about 11,280 new soft tissue
sarcomas will be diagnosed in 2012.
For more information, visit www.cancer.org/Cancer/Sarcoma.
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