Cancer is a group of many related diseases. All cancers begin in cells, which are the body's basic unit of life. Cells make up tissues, and tissues make up the organs of the body. Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as the body needs them, and when cells grow old and die, new cells take their place.
However, sometimes this orderly process goes wrong. New cells form when the body does not need them, and old cells do not die when they should. These extra cells can form a mass of tissue called a growth or tumor. Benign tumors are not cancer, and doctors can usually remove them. Malignant tumors, however, are cancer. They are more serious and may be life threatening.
Welcome to the Cancer Health Channel by eMedTV. Here you will find a wide variety of articles on cancer topics ranging from symptoms to statistics. Whether you are looking for information on the risk factors for colorectal cancer or the latest research on pancreatic cancer, we have the information you need. This channel has up-to-date information on cancer types, treatment, staging, and more.
Many people begin their eMedTV cancer experience by clicking on any of the featured cancer articles located on this page. They may also begin by using the cancer health topics section on the left side to find a particular topic of interest. If you do not find the cancer information that you are looking for in these two locations, use the search box at the top of this page.
We also have Health Channels devoted to a number of specific types of cancer. Click on any of the links below to access this information:
Bone Cancer Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer Mesothelioma
Colon Cancer Ovarian Cancer
Cervical Cancer Prostate Cancer
Leukemia Skin Cancer
