Storm Stories: Surviving Cancer at the South Pole
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At the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Research Station, Dr. Jerri Nelson is diagnosed with cancer and is airlifted by the Air National Guard....
Cancer Guide
- Summary
- Definition
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Treatment
- Other Names
- When to Contact a Medical Professional
- Possible Complications
- Outlook (Prognosis)
- Prevention
- Exams and Tests
- Support Groups
Reviewed By Rita Nanda, M.D.
Definition
Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancerous cells are also called malignant cells.
Symptoms
Symptoms of cancer depend on the type and location of the tumor. For example, lung cancer can cause coughing , shortness of breath , or chest pain , while colon cancer often causes diarrhea , constipation , and blood in the stool . Some cancers may not have any symptoms at all. In some cancers, such as gallbladder cancer, symptoms often are not present until the disease has reached an advanced stage. However, the following symptoms are common with most cancers:
Encyclopedia: Cancer
Cancer is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display the traits of uncontrolled growth , invasion , and sometimes metastasis . These three malignant properties of cancers differentiate them from benign tumors, which are self-limited, do not invade or metastasize. Most cancers form a tumor but some, like leukemia, do not. Cancer may affect people at all ages, even fetuses, but risk for the more common...
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Audiobooks
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Cancer Valentine's Day Gifts (Unabridged)
Author: Susan Miller
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Fret no more over choosing the perfect gift! In the Astrology Zone's Gift Guide by Sign, Susan Miller suggests wonderful gifts appropriate for both men and women of each astrological sign....
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You Can Prevent Breast Cancer
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Harvey Diamond, co-author of Fit for Life, offers a new outlook on breast cancer...