Cancer is any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division. It may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream. Cancer includes the two broad categories of carcinoma and sarcoma, but in normal usage it is often used synonymously with carcinoma.

MayoClinic.com provides information for cancer survivors

Cancer :: MayoClinic.com provides information for cancer survivors

The American Cancer Society's most recent estimate showed that more than 10.5 million Americans with a history of cancer are still living, and the total cancer deaths in the United States declined for the second straight year in 2004 (the most recent year for which statistics are available).

Improved cancer survival rates reflect early diagnosis, improved treatments and new treatments for some kinds of cancer.

Being declared cancer-free can be both joyful and frightening. Mayo Clinic.com provides cancer survivors with tools and information to help deal with topics such as:

Late effects of cancer treatment

Managing emotions after cancer treatment

Relationships with family and friends

Caring for your body

What to expect with follow-up care

Managing common workplace challenges

Coping with cancer recurrence

Cancer refers to any one of a large number of diseases characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and have the ability to infiltrate and destroy normal body tissue.

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