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Top: Health: Conditions_and_Diseases: Cancer
| The primary orientation of the Cancer category is informational and not commercial. |
Cancer is the common term for tumors (neoplasms) characterized by uncontrolled growth at the cell level. The branch of medicine concerned with diagnosis, treatment, and research into the causes of cancer is oncology. Cancer medical specialists are termed oncologist.
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Submit sites that are only AIDS related cancer sites. |
People with Acquired Immune Disease syndrome already have compromised immune systems, which make them more vulnerable to developing certain types of cancer. AIDS related cancers include Kaposi's sarcoma which is a cancer that affects cells below the skin or in the mucous membrane lining of the mouth, nose, and anus; Lymphoma, particularly Non-Hodgkins disease which is associated with the lymphatic system (part of the immune system).
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Submit sites about any of the many types of brain and/or Central Nervous System cancers. |
The brain and spinal cord together constitute the central nervous system (CNS). Brain cancer is considered a rare disease. The cancer can occur in any part of the brain or spinal cord. The most common tumors are called gliomas (astrocytoma, anaplastic astrocytoma, or glioblastoma multiforme). Other tumor types include: Oligodendroglioma, Ependymoma, Meningioma, Lymphoma, Schwannoma, and Medulloblastoma.
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Submit sites about cancer that forms in the tissues of the breast. |
A disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the breast. Types of breast cancer include: ductal carcinoma, which begins in the cells of the ducts; lobular carcinoma, which begins in the lobes or lobules, and inflammatory breast cancer.
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Submit sites about the slow growing type of tumor found in the gastrointestinal system. |
A slow growing type of tumor found in the gastrointestinal system, and sometimes in the lungs or other sites. Carcinoid tumors can spread to the liver where they secrete serotonin or prostaglandins, causing carcinoid syndrome.
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Submit sites about the Cancer Clinics. |
Cancer Centers support academic programs and research institutions in the United States.
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Submit sites that concern cancer of the Endocrine system. |
Endocrine cancers arise in cells of the endocrine system and include Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Carcinoid Tumor, Gastrointestinal, Islet Cell Carcinoma (Endocrine Pancreas), Parathyroid Cancer, Pheochromocytoma, Pituitary Tumor, and Thyroid Cancer.
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Submit sites about eye cancer. |
Malignant cancer that arises in the eye.
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Submit sites about the cancer of the digestive system. |
Cancer of the digestive system includes the esophagus, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), and rectum.
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Submit sites about cancer that arises in the reproductive system or gets rid of waste products. |
Refers to the parts of the body that play a role in reproduction, getting rid of waste products in the form of urine. The most common genitourinary cancers are bladder and prostate; it also includes renal and testicular cancers.
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Submit sites that focus on cancer of the female reproductive system. |
Cancer of the female reproductive tract, including the cervix, endometrium, ovaries, uterus, and vagina.
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Submit sites about cancer that arises in the nasal cavity, sinuses, lip, mouth, salivary glands, throat, or larynx. |
Cancer that arises in the nasal cavity, sinuses, lip, mouth, salivary glands, throat, or larynx.
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Submit sites about the cancer(s) that arise in the blood or bone marrow. |
A cancer of the blood or bone marrow, such as leukemia or lymphoma.
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Submit sites that focus on information about malignant tumors of the lungs. |
Malignant tumors of the lungs.
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Submit sites about the type of skin cancer known as Melanoma. |
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer, originating in the melanocytes, the cells containing color.
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Please submit informational sites on the mesothelioma tumor only. This category does not accept law firm affiliated or commercial websites. |
A benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous) tumor affecting the lining of the lungs and chest cavity or abdomen. Exposure to asbestos dust is the most common reason for developing this disease.
| Submit sites that include information about bone and soft tissue sarcomas in the main category. If the site is about a specific bone tumor or soft tissue sarcoma, please locate the category and submit there. |
Musculoskeletal solid neoplasms/tumors are commonly referred to as bone or soft-tissue sarcomas. These are rare, aggressive tumors which include Ewings Family of Tumors, Osteosarcoma/Bone Fibrous Histiocytoma, Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Childhood and Adult Synovial Sarcoma, Uterine Sarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, Alveolar Soft-Part Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Leiomyosarcoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, and others.
| Find the appropriate category for the various organizations which focus on cancer. |
Organizations focused on cancer diseases.
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Submit sites created by patients, their families, friends, caregivers, or interested others about cancer. Types of personal pages may include journals, diaries, blogs, as well as websites. Only non-promotional sites are accepted in this category. |
Sites created by patients, their families, friends, caregivers, or interested others about cancer.
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Submit sites about pregnancy related or associated cancers which includes Bone Malignancies, Brain Tumor, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Hodgkin's Disease, Leukemia, Lung Cancer, Malignant Melanoma, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Ovarian Tumors, and Thyroid Cancer. |
Cancer that develops during or is associated with pregnancy include: Bone Malignancies, Brain Tumor, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Hodgkin's Disease, Leukemia, Lung Cancer, Malignant Melanoma, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Ovarian Tumors, and Thyroid Cancer.
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This category is for sites offering information about the prevention of cancer in general. Sites offering prevention information about specific forms of cancer should be submitted to the category for that type of cancer -- see Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cancer/. |
This category is for sites offering information about the prevention of cancer.
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Submit sites about the type of cancer that grows in or on the skin. |
Malignant tumors that grow on or in the skin cells.
| Submit medical or evidence based websites about the treatment for cancer. |
Place websites with various treatments and options available for treating cancer.
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