Disease Specific

The lifetime risk of developing cancer in the US is approximately 1 in 2 for men and 1 in 3 for women.

Bladder Cancer
Bladder Cancer is the 4th leading cause of new cancer in men in the U.S., with 44, 690 new cases this year. Only Prostate, Lung and Colon & Rectum are more common. In women, bladder cancer ranks 9th in new cancer diagnosis, with 16,730 new cases this year.

Brain Tumors
Each year more than 17,000 people in the United States find out they have a brain tumor. Many will be children. There are many resources on the Internet about brain tumors.

Breast Cancer
A diagnosis of breast cancer can feel very scary. Remember, you are not alone. This year, over 210,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. There are a number of internet resources available to help women and their families understand their disease.

Cervical Cancer
Every year, about 10,520 women in the United States get cervical cancer and about 3,900 women die from it. In other countries, cervical cancer affects approximately 500,000 women each year. In some parts of the world, it is still the most common cancer in women.

Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 148,610 new cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed in the U.S. this year. One out of 18 people in this country will develop colorectal cancer in their lifetime.

Head and Neck Cancers
Head and Neck Cancer is the term given to a variety of cancers that may occur in the head and neck region, including the mouth, throat, sinuses, larynx, thyroid, and salivary glands. Head and neck cancers are treated by otolaryngologists and head and neck surgeons. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 30,000 Americans will be diagnosed with head and neck cancer this year. More and more people are surviving with this cancer.

Hematology
Hematology disorders can occur through out the life cycle. The diagnosis of a hematogenic disorder can be related to either a genetic and/or an environmental stimulus. This area explores hematologic disorders including: Aplastic Anemia, Deep Vein Thrombus, Hemochromatosis, Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Polycythemia Vera (PV), Thalassemia and Hemophilia.

Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Hodgkin Lymphoma is a cancer characterized by enlargement of the lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. Every year about 7,000 young people are diagnosed with HL in the United States. Survival rates for Hodgkin Lymphoma are very high, around 80%.

Leukemia
Leukemia is a cancer of the bone marrow and blood. It is characterized by the uncontrolled accumulation of blood cells. Leukemia is divided into four categories: myelogenous or lymphocytic (depending on cell type affected), each of which can be either acute or chronic. About 35,070 new cases of leukemia will be diagnosed in the United States this year, mostly in older people. Survival rates for leukemia have tripled in the past thirty years.

Lung Cancer
Supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca
More Americans die each year from lung cancer than from breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers combined. Approximately 174,470 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed in 2006, accounting for 12% of all new cancer cases. Lung cancer surpasses breast cancer as the leading cancer killer for women. More than 87% of lung cancers are smoking related but, not all smokers develop lung cancer.

Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is cancer of lymphatic tissues. The lymphatic system is important for filtering germs and cancer cells as well as fluid from the extremities and internal organs. About 58, 870 Americans will be to be diagnosed with lymphoma in 2006. It is the fifth most common cancer in this country.

Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells. Currently there is no cure for it, but multiple myeloma is a very treatable disease. It is important to remember that there are several promising, new therapies that are helping patients live longer, healthier lives. There are approximately 45,000 people in the United States living with multiple myeloma and an estimated 16,570 new cases are diagnosed each year.

Ovarian and Uterine Resource Area
Woman's reproductive cancers include ovarian and endometrial or uterine cancers. The most common woman's reproductive cancer is uterine which is the fourth most common cancer among woman estimated to affect over 41,000 women this year.

Pancreatic Cancer
The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach. It is shaped a little bit like a fish with a wide head, a tapering body, and a narrow pointed tail. Cancer of the pancreas is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. This year approximately 28,000 Americans will die from cancer of the pancreas. Recent advances in cancer therapy have improved the survival rates in pancreatic cancer.

Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the third most common cause of death from cancer in men of all ages and is the most common cause of death from cancer in men over 75 years old. Prostate cancer is rarely found in men younger that 40 years of age. There has been a great deal of research about prostate cancer in the past 10 years.

Renal
Renal cancer accounts for 3% of all adult cancers. Often a cure can be obtained if the disease is diagnosed and treated when it is limited to the kidney or surrounding tissue. Even when regional lymph nodes or blood vessels are involved with tumor, some patients may achieve prolonged survival and possible cure. This resource area provides information on Renal Cancer.

Sarcoma
Sarcoma describes a group of cancers that stem from connective tissues. Normal connective tissues include fat, muscle, blood vessels, deep skin tissues, nerves, bones, and cartilage. About 8,300 new soft tissue sarcomas will be diagnosed in the US this year. The 5-year survival rate for people with soft tissue sarcomas is around 90% if the cancer is found before it spreads.

Skin Cancer/Melanoma
Skin cancer is the most common cancer. The majority of skin cancers, basal cell and squamous cell account for over a million cases annually and have high cure rates. Melanoma, is another type of skin cancer that is less common, however more serious. Melanoma will effect 1/78 females and 1/53 males in the United States in their lifetime. In its early stages melanoma is curable; however, once it spreads it can be very serious and causes the most skin cancer deaths. About 7,910 people will die of melanoma in 2006.

Testicular Cancer
Almost 8,000 men will be diagnosed with testicular cancers each year. Although testicular cancer accounts for 1% of all cancers in men, it is the most common form of cancer in men 15 to 40 years old. Survival rates for young men with this cancer have improved significantly in the last ten years.