February 17th, 2007 by cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Definition of thyroid cancer: Cancer that forms in the thyroid gland (an organ at the base of the throat that makes hormones that help control heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight). Four main types of thyroid cancer are papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic thyroid cancer. The four types are based on how the cancer cells look under a microscope.
Estimated new cases and deaths from thyroid cancer in the United States in 2007:
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 New cases: 33,550
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 Deaths: 1,530
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February 17th, 2007 by cancer
Prostate Cancer
Definition of prostate cancer: Cancer that forms in tissues of the prostate (a gland in the male reproductive system found below the bladder and in front of the rectum). Prostate cancer usually occurs in older men.
Estimated new cases and deaths from prostate cancer in the United States in 2007:
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 New cases: 218,890
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 Deaths: 27,050
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February 17th, 2007 by cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Definition of pancreatic cancer: A disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the tissues of the pancreas. Also called exocrine cancer.
Estimated new cases and deaths from pancreatic cancer in the United States in 2007:
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 New cases: 37,170
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 Deaths: 33,370
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February 17th, 2007 by cancer
Melanoma
Definition of melanoma: A form of skin cancer that begins in melanocytes (the cells that make the pigment melanin). Melanoma usually begins in a mole.
Estimated new cases and deaths from melanoma in the United States in 2007:
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 New cases: 59,940
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 Deaths: 8,110
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February 17th, 2007 by cancer
Lung Cancer
Definition of lung cancer: Cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining air passages. The two main types are small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. These types are diagnosed based on how the cells look under a microscope.
Estimated new cases and deaths from lung cancer (non-small cell and small cell combined) in the United States in 2007:
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 New cases: 213,380
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 Deaths: 160,390
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