Cancer

“There are more than 100 types of cancer.
Types of cancer are usually named for the organs
or tissues where the cancers form”.1

Umbrella
What may the Cancer Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Cancer/s
  • Carcinomas
  • Malignancies
  • Malignant Tumors/Tumours
  • Neoplasms
  • Tumors/Tumours

Definition

What is cancer?

DotS the definition of cancer may vary. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) definition is:

“Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body. Other terms used are malignant tumours and neoplasms. One defining feature of cancer is the rapid creation of abnormal cells that grow beyond their usual boundaries, and which can then invade adjoining parts of the body and spread to other organs; the latter process is referred to as metastasis. Metastases are the primary cause of death from cancer”.2

The (United States) National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) definition is:

“Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body”.3

Types

How many types of cancer are there?

In What Is Cancer? Types of Cancer the NCI also note:

“There are more than 100 types of cancer. Types of cancer are usually named for the organs or tissues where the cancers form. For example, lung cancer starts in the lung, and brain cancer starts in the brain. Cancers also may be described by the type of cell that formed them, such as an epithelial cell or a squamous cell”.4

Menopause

Is there an association between menopause and cancer?

In Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause – Q. Is There Any Relationship Between Menopause and Cancer? the North American Menopause Society elaborate on:

“A. No, menopause itself doesn’t increase the risk of cancer. Cancers are more common as people age, however. Most cancers occur in people age 55 and older”.5

Aging

Is there an association between aging and cancer?

Yes. The International Menopause Society (IMS) note:

“With aging, the incidence of all cancers is expected to increase. For women, the most important cancers are breast, colon, endometrial, ovarian and lung cancer. Also, in the developing world cervical cancer is a major cause of death in women. Possible prevention of these cancers by lifestyle changes and appropriate screening gains more importance after menopause”.6

Early Detection

Is there an association between early detection and cancer?

Yes. Cancer Australia explain:

“Finding cancer at an early stage increases the chances of successful treatment and improved survival”.7

Health Care Provider

What if I would like to lower my risk of cancer?

If you would like to lower your risk of cancer, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

In Skin Cancer Prevention (PDQ)–Patient Version: Skin Cancer Prevention – Avoiding Risk Factors and Increasing Protective Factors May Help Prevent Cancer the NCI elaborate on:

“Avoiding cancer risk factors may help prevent certain cancers. Risk factors include smoking, being overweight, and not getting enough exercise. Increasing protective factors such as quitting smoking and exercising may also help prevent some cancers. Talk to your doctor or other health care professional about how you might lower your risk of cancer”.8

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics related to Cancer?

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

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  1. A To Z List of Cancer Drugs
  2. About Cancer
  3. About Cancer
  4. About Cancer
  5. About Gynecologic Cancers
  6. After A Cancer Diagnosis Follow Our Recommendations, If You Can
  7. Alcohol Use and Cancer
  8. Alternative Cancer Treatments: 10 Options To Consider
  9. American Cancer Society
  10. American Cancer Society Updates Guideline for Diet and Physical Activity
  11. CAM Therapies: A-Z
  12. Can Cancer Be Prevented?
  13. Cancer
  14. Cancer
  15. Cancer
  16. Cancer
  17. Cancer
  18. Cancer Australia
  19. Cancer A–Z
  20. Cancer Basics
  21. Cancer Causes: Popular Myths About the Causes of Cancer
  22. Cancer Council Australia
  23. Cancer Diagnosis: 11 Tips for Coping
  24. Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
  25. Cancer Facts for Women
  26. Cancer Fatigue: Why It Occurs and How To Cope
  27. Cancer Information In Other Languages
  28. Cancer Patients: Diagnosis and Treatment
  29. Cancer Prevention Overview (PDQ)–Patient Version
  30. Cancer Prevention Recommendations
  31. Cancer Research UK
  32. Cancer Survival Toolbox
  33. Cancer Treatment Myths
  34. Cancer Treatment for Women: Possible Sexual Side Effects
  35. Cancer Treatment: Coping With Hair Loss During Chemotherapy [Video]
  36. Cancer Types
  37. Cancer and Hair Loss
  38. Cancer – Multiply Languages
  39. Cancer.Net
  40. Cancer.Net En Español
  41. Cancer52.org.uk: Directory of Rare Rare and Less Common Cancers
  42. Cancer: Kinds of Cancer
  43. Canceradvocacy.org [National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship]
  44. Cancercare.org
  45. Cancer– –Living With Cancer
  46. Causes and Prevention [Topics]
  47. Causes of Cancer and Reducing Your Risk
  48. Chemo Brain
  49. Clinicaltrials.gov: Cancer
  50. Coffee and Cancer: What the Research Really Shows
  51. Common Cancer Myths and Misconceptions
  52. Communicating With Your Doctor
  53. Coping With Cancer
  54. Coronavirus, COVID-19, and Cancer
  55. Could This Be Cancer?
  56. Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Services [Cancer Information]
  57. Diet
  58. FAQ
  59. Find A Clinical Trial
  60. Find Cancer Early
  61. Find NCI-Supported Clinical Trials [National Cancer Institute, United States]
  62. For Cancer Prevention Don’t Rely on Supplements
  63. Foundation for Women’s Cancer [Gynecologic]
  64. General Cancer Information
  65. Get Checked – Women: A Cancer Prevention Plan for Women
  66. Glossary: Definitions, & Phonetic Pronunciations
  67. Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month [September, United States] Cancer Cancer
  68. Health Checks
  69. Healthy Life After Cancer [+ Video: Stories of Life After Cancer]
  70. I have symptoms of cancer what should I do during the coronavirus outbreak? [+ Video: Coronavirus and Cancer]
  71. Iheard.com.au
  72. Instituo Nacional Del Cáncer
  73. Interactive Cancer Risk Matrix: Discover How Diet, Nutrition and Physical Activity Affect Cancer Risk
  74. Living With and Beyond Cancer: Overview [Video Interview Stories]
  75. Mayo Clinic Minute: How Integrative Medicine Can Help People With Cancer [+ Video]
  76. Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast: Diet and Nutrition Help Cancer Survivors Return To Good Health [06 December 2021] [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  77. NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms [National Cancer Institute, United States]
  78. NCI Fact Sheets [National Cancer Institute, United States]
  79. National Cancer Institute [NCI]
  80. National Cancer Survivors Day [Sunday, June 06, 2021]
  81. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: 6 Things You Need To Know About Cancer and Complementary Health Approaches
  82. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Cancer: In Depth
  83. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  84. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can Interact
  85. National LGBT Cancer Network
  86. Nurture Your Emotional Health
  87. OCCAM Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine [National Cancer Institute, United States]
  88. Predictive Genetic Tests for Cancer Risk Genes
  89. Preventing Infections In Cancer Patients
  90. Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Cancer
  91. Rarecancers.org.au [Rare Cancers Australia]
  92. Stay Healthy
  93. SurvivorNet [United States]
  94. The Truth About Alternative Medical Treatments
  95. Treatment & Support
  96. Types of Cancer
  97. What Is Cancer?
  98. What Is Cancer?
  99. World Cancer Day 2022 – Close the Care Gap – Hero Video (With Spanish Subtitles) [4 Feb]
  100. World Cancer Research Fund and American Institute for Cancer Research

Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. What Is Cancer? Types of Cancer. Updated: 05 May 2021. National Institute of Cancer https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/what-is-cancer#types Accessed: 07 November 2021
  2. Cancer. 21 September 2021. World Health Organization https://www.who.int/en/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cancer Accessed: 07 November 2021
  3. What Is Cancer? The Definition of Cancer. Updated: 05 May 2021. National Institute of Cancer https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/what-is-cancer#related-diseases Accessed: 07 November 2021
  4. What Is Cancer? Types of Cancer. Updated: 05 May 2021. National Institute of Cancer https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/what-is-cancer#types Accessed: 07 November 2021
  5. Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause – Q. Is There Any Relationship Between Menopause and Cancer? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-your-health-after-menopause Accessed: 07 November 2021
  6. Maintaining Health and Preventing Disease After the Menopause: Preventing Cancer Post Menopause. 2014:3 International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wmd-2014-leaflet-english.pdf Accessed: 07 November 2021
  7. Screening. Cancer Australia https://canceraustralia.gov.au/healthy-living/screening Accessed: 07 November 2021
  8. Skin Cancer Prevention (PDQ)–Patient Version: Skin Cancer Prevention – Avoiding Risk Factors and Increasing Protective Factors May Help Prevent Cancer. Updated: 18 October 2021. National Cancer Institute https://www.cancer.gov/types/skin/patient/skin-prevention-pdq#link/_16 Accessed: 07 November 2021

Topic Last Updated: 07 December 2021 – Topic Last Reviewed: 07 November 2021
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