Current risk estimates suggest that 1 out of 3 Americans will develop some type of cancer in their lifetime. This means that 2 out of 3 Americans will not develop cancer.

Answer: Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells divide without control and can spread to other parts of the body. The colon and rectum are part of the large intestine (large bowel). Colon and rectum cancers which are sometimes referred to together as "colorectal cancer" arise from the lining of the large intestine. When cancer arises from the lining of an organ like the large intestine it is called a carcinoma.

The pancreas is a small, spongy organ which lies just under the curvature of the stomach and deep within the abdomen. The function of the pancreas is a complicated, but one could say that it primarily does two things. It produces enzymes which are useful for the digestion of food AND it secretes hormones which, among other things, help maintain and regulate body sugar levels.

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Breast cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow out of control in one or both breasts. They can invade nearby tissues and form a mass, called a malignant tumor. The cancer cells can spread (metastasize) to the lymph nodes and other parts of the body. Breast cancer is many women’s worst fear. But experts have made great progress in treating cancer. If it is found early, breast cancer can often be cured, and it is not always necessary to remove the breast.

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No, you have nothing to fear from associating with young people being treated for cancer, and most will enjoy being with you and need your support. However, you may pose a danger for them. Some patients have to avoid your company or wear a mask in your presence so that they do not catch something from you if their cancer treatments have lowered their immunity.

The cancer industry is the multi-million dollar machine that profits from cancer. Often these corporations, organizations and agencies diminish or mask the extent of the cancer problem, fail to protect our health, or divert attention away from the importance of finding the causes of breast cancer and working to prevent the disease.

Early cervical cancer may not cause noticeable signs or symptoms. Women should have yearly check-ups, including a Pap smear to check for abnormal cells in the cervix. One of the greatest risk factors is infection with HPV (human papillomavirus). A weakened immune system is also a risk factor for cervical cancer.

Surgery to remove the kidney is called nephrectomy, which is the most common treatment for kidney cancer. As a tumor on a kidney grows, a person may notice blood in the urine or experience unintentional weight loss or back pain that doesn’t go away. If kidney cancer is detected and treated early, the chances for a full recovery are good.

Carcinoid is a slow growing cancer. If it is all removed a person can be cured. However, there is always the risk of undetected microscopic cells remaining. These cells may show up after a number of years and would require chemotherapy or they could gradually kill a patient. The patient should be on periodic surveillance for at least 10 years. I recommend that you read the more comprehensive "Review of Carcinoid Disease" for a more in depth answer to this questions.