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This video will teach patients what lung cancer is, its stages, and common treatments.

This video will teach patients what prostate cancer is, its stages, and common treatments.

Testicular cancer is cancer that begins in the testicles. Most testicular cancer patients are men 20 to 40 years old. This video offers details on who is at risk for this type of cancer and how this cancer is diagnosed.

This video will teach patients what pancreatic cancer is, its stages, and common treatments.

This video will teach patients what leukemia is, its stages, and common treatments.

This video will teach patients what lymphoma is, its stages, and common treatments.

This video will teach patients what skin cancer is, its stages, and common treatments.

Having breast cancer means cells in the breast have changed (mutated) and are growing out of control. Read on to learn about the different types and stages of breast cancer.

Mastectomy is surgery to remove the breast. The most commonly done mastectomies are called simple and modified radical. During these procedures, the chest muscle is not removed. As a result, arm strength remains. Keeping the chest muscle also makes reconstruction easier.

Needle breast biopsies can be done in a doctor's office or in an outpatient setting. A needle or special probe is used to remove samples through the skin.

Prophylactic mastectomy is the surgical removal of one or both breasts in an effort to prevent or reduce the risk of breast cancer. There are several reasons women choose this surgery. You talked to your healthcare provider about these reasons before your surgery. This sheet can help you care for yourself at home.

Most breast lumps are not cancer. They may be caused by normal changes in the breast tissue due to hormone variations. Tests to find the cause of a breast lump include imaging tests and biopsies.

Apocrine breast cancer (apocrine carcinoma of the breast) is a rare type of breast cancer. It makes up about 1% of all breast cancers. It is most often found in middle-aged and older adults.

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) of the breast is a rare type of breast cancer. Less than 0.1% of all breast cancers are this type. This cancer begins in the milk glands of the breast, often under the nipple area.

Metaplastic breast cancer is a rare type of breast cancer. About 1% of all breast cancers are this type. It is a fast-growing (aggressive) cancer and is more likely to spread to other parts of the body.

Learn the pros and cons of removing underarm lymph nodes during breast cancer surgery, so you can talk with your doctor and make the best choice for you.

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is the growth of abnormal cells in the milk ducts of the breast. It's an early form of noninvasive breast cancer, sometimes called precancer.

Breast cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow out of control in the breast. Early-stage means that cancer has not spread beyond the breast or beyond a few lymph nodes in the armpit.

Lung cancer treatment can be stressful. Knowing the benefits of palliative care can help ease that stress.

If your healthcare provider thinks you may have lung cancer, they will most likely order a number of tests. These tests can diagnose lung cancer and reveal the type of cancer, where it's located, and if, or how much, it has spread. Test results may also help your healthcare provider plan treatment.

Relaxing in the sun may feel good, but it isn't good for your skin. In fact, being exposed to the sun's harmful rays is a major cause of skin cancer. Follow these tips to protect your skin.

There are many treatments for prostate cancer. The best one for you will be based on things like your age, overall health, and the stage of the cancer.

Prostate needle biopsy is a test to look for prostate cancer. During the test, a thin, hollow needle is used to take small samples of tissue from the prostate. The samples are then tested in a lab.

Cancer that starts in the prostate is called prostate cancer. It can grow and spread beyond the prostate, threatening health and life. Here's what you need to know.

Treatment can often keep prostate cancer under control. Your care team will advise a treatment plan for you. Learn more about how this is done.

Screening for prostate cancer can help check if you have cancer. Screening tests often include a digital rectal exam (DRE) and a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test. Talk with your healthcare provider about the pros and cons of regular screening starting at age 50 or earlier if you are at higher risk.