Cancer Simplified

Cancer: All in the family?

One in ten cancer cases may be due to hereditary factors. Are you at risk? Should you be tested for genetic cancer syndromes? more >>

Prostate cancer: 8 clues may reveal your risk

Take this quiz to learn about what can affect your risk of developing prostate cancer. more >>

Talking about death and dying

If one of your loved ones experienced a life-threatening illness, would you know how to be supportive? more >>

An easy way to cut your cancer risk

This regular practice may reduce the mortality rate from colorectal cancer by anywhere from 15% to 33% in people aged 50 to 74 years. Find out what it is. More >>

Chemo and your appearance

What many people fear most about chemotherapy is not how sick it will make them feel - it's how sick it will make them look. More >>

Health Tip

Millions of people wear contact lenses. To keep your eyes safe, here are some tips: have your eyes checked at least every year; wear only FDA-approved lenses; don’t wear them longer than recommended; and remove them if your eyes become red or irritated.

Medical procedures for your condition

Abdominal hysterectomy
Prostate removal
Radical Prostatectomy
This procedure is performed to treat prostate cancer.

What the doctor ordered

Featured Associations

Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
Dedicated to supporting patients and increasing awareness.
Gilda's Club
Cancer support for the whole family, the whole time.
National Prostate Cancer Coalition
The NPCC aims to educate every American about the risk of prostate cancer, the importance of early detection and the research funding needed to beat the disease.

Support Groups

Visit our Cancer Support Group Database and get personal assistance for you or your loved ones. There are experienced health care professionals in your community that are well-prepared to provide care.

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