Question 1

why do people think having cancer is like a death sentence?

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Depends....: Cancer used to be a death sentence for almost all, but we have made incredible progress over the last 30 years. Survival now depends on the type and characteristics of  the cancer and the age of the patient. We now cure 80% of all kids with cancer. For many young adults, we have great cure rates for those with non hodgkin's lymphoma. The same disease in the elderly, though, is very hard to treat.

Question 2

can cancer be cured?

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Yes and no: Cure for cancer depends on the type of cancer, how early it was found, whether or not it has spread to other parts of the body, how early treatment is started, the type of treatments available, how aggressive the tumor is, the skill of the treating physician (oncologist, surgeon, etc.), and the overall health of the patient being treated. Discuss these with your doctor.

Question 3

can cancer be curred?

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Some: Some are called curable cancers, if caught and treated early on.

Question 4

how is cancer caused?

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Depends: While we are aware of some well established causes of cancer, like cigarettes, there is much that remains a mystery.

Question 5

how does cancer start?

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From Cell Damage: Most cancers start due to acquired damage to normal body cells leading to mutations which lead to abnormal cell growth, increased cell lifespan, and a tendency to spread.

Question 6

does sun cause cancer?

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Potentially: Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma &amp; malignant  melanoma are associated with ultraviolet radiation from sun or tanning booths.

Question 7

diagnosed with cancer?

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One Day At A Time: I don't think there is any more devastating news than hearing the word cancer. A few generalizations: 1-throw away any preconceived notions--everyone's cancer is different 2-knowledge is power: the more (accurate)info you get, the better. Good websites include the american cancer society and the national cancer inst. 3-choose a dr. Who you can communicate with 4-take it 1 day at a time. Good luck.

Question 8

i think i have cancer ?

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See doctor: You can give more information here to get a useful reply, or even better, see a doctor.

Question 9

can you outgrow cancer?

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Very very rarely!: A cancer in children, neuroblastoma, may occasionally regress on its own, otherwise one cannot "outgrow" cancer.

Question 10

how does cancer spread?

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In many ways: Cancers can spread in many ways- it spreads to distant organs through the blood vessels or through lymph nodes or along nerves. It can also spread locally by directly growing into surrounding organs.

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