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Late in Life Prostate Cancer Screening May Do More Harm The test used to screen for prostate cancer, the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test, is controversial among many physicians. But even advocates of PSA testing do not recommend it for men who might not live long enough to see a benefit from screening.
Risk of Melanoma Increases with Time Outdoors Researchers have shown for the first time that individual risk of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is associated with the intensity of sunlight that a person receives over a lifetime.
Melanoma Treatment Melanoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the skin cells called melanocytes (cells that color the skin). Melanocytes are found throughout the lower part of the epidermis.
Intraocular (Eye) Melanoma Intraocular melanoma, a rare cancer, is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the part of the eye called the uvea. The uvea includes the iris (the colored part of the eye), the ciliary body (a muscle in the eye), and the choroid
Mesothelioma: Questions and Answers Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body's internal organs. Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos
Understanding Lung Cancer Nonsmall cell lung cancer is more common than small cell lung cancer, and it generally grows and spreads more slowly. There are three main types of non-small cell lung cancer. They are named for the type of cells in which the cancer develops: squamous
Radon and Cancer Radon is a radioactive gas released from the normal decay of uranium in rocks and soil. It is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that seeps up through the ground and diffuses into the air. In a few areas, depending on local geology, radon dissolves
Small Cell Lung Cancer Small cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the lung. There are three types of small cell lung cancer. These three types include many different types of cells.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Non-small cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the lung. There are two main types of lung cancer: non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer.
Malignant Mesothelioma Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the pleura (the thin layer of tissue that lines the chest cavity and covers the lungs) or the peritoneum (the thin layer of tissue that lines the abdomen and covers most
Lung Cancer Prevention Lung cancer may spread to the lymph nodes or other tissues in the chest (including the other lung). In many cases, lung cancer may also spread to other organs of the body, such as the bones, brain, or liver.
Motexafin Gadolinium Slows Brain Damage from Lung Cancer Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) often spreads (metastasizes) to the brain. Brain metastases are associated with a poor prognosis and can greatly decrease patients' quality of life. Whole-brain radiation therapy is currently the standard treatment
Lung Cancer Screening Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and the second most common nonskin cancer in the United States. Tobacco smoking is the most important risk factor for lung cancer.
Lung and Bronchus Cancer: Racial and Ethnic Patterns Cancer of the lung and bronchus (hereafter, lung cancer) is the second most common cancer among both men and women and is the leading cause of cancer death in both sexes. Among men, age-adjusted lung cancer incidence rates (per 100,000) range
Liver Cancer: What You Need To Know Most primary liver cancers begin in hepatocytes (liver cells). This type of cancer is called hepatocellular carcinoma or malignant hepatoma. When liver cancer spreads (metastasizes) outside the liver, the cancer cells tend to spread to nearby lymph nodes

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