View source for Cancer

__NOTOC__
{{Infobox_Disease |
 Name = Cancer |
 Image = Normal cancer cell division from NIH.png |
 Caption = When normal cells are damaged beyond repair, they are eliminated by [[apoptosis]] (A). Cancer cells avoid apoptosis and continue to multiply in an unregulated manner (B). |
 DiseasesDB = 28843 |
 ICD10 = |
 ICD9 = |
 ICDO = |
 OMIM = |
 MedlinePlus = 001289 |
 eMedicineSubj = |
 eMedicineTopic = |
 MeshID = D009369 |
}}

{{Cancer}}
{{CMG}}

{{SK}} Neoplasia, malignant; malignant neoplastic conditions

==[[Cancer overview|Overview]]==

==[[Cancer historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==

==[[Cancer classification|Classification]]==

==[[Cancer pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==

==[[Cancer causes|Causes]]==

==[[Cancer differential diagnosis|Differentiating Cancer from other Diseases]]==

==[[Cancer epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==

==[[Cancer risk factors|Risk Factors]]==

==[[Cancer screening|Screening]]==

==[[Cancer natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==

==Diagnosis==

[[Cancer history and symptoms|History and Symptoms ]] | [[ Cancer physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Cancer laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Cancer electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Cancer chest x ray|Chest X Ray]] | [[Cancer CT|CT]] | [[Cancer MRI|MRI]] | [[Cancer echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography or Ultrasound]] | [[Cancer other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Cancer other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]

==Treatment==
[[Cancer medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Cancer surgery |Surgery]] | [[Cancer social impact|Social Impact]] | [[Cancer primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Cancer secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | [[Cancer cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] |  [[Cancer future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]

==Case Studies==

[[Cancer case study one|Case #1]]

==See also==
* [[American Cancer Society]]
* [[National Cancer Institute]]
* [[Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy]]
* [[National Comprehensive Cancer Network]]
* [[Alcohol and cancer]]
* [[Diet and cancer]]
* [[Oncology]]
* [[List of oncology-related terms]]
* [[American Association for Cancer Research]]
* European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC)
* [[List of cancer types]]

===General references===
* ''The Basic Science of Oncology.'' Tannock IF, Hill RP ''et al'' (eds) 4th ed.2005 McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07138-774-9.
* ''Principles of Cancer Biology.'' Kleinsmith, LJ (2006). Pearson Benjamin Cummings. ISBN 0-80534-003-3.
* {{cite journal | author = Parkin D, Bray F, Ferlay J, Pisani P | title = Global cancer statistics, 2002. | journal = CA Cancer J Clin | volume = 55 | issue = 2 | pages = 74-108 | year = | id = PMID}}''[http://caonline.amcancersoc.org/cgi/content/full/55/2/74 Full text]''
* ''Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective''. World Cancer Research Fund (2007). ISBN 978-0-9722522-2-5. ''[http://www.wcrf-uk.org/research_science/expert_report.lasso Full text]''

==External Links==
* {{dmoz|Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cancer/}}

===Professional and Research===
;Global
* [http://www.who.int/cancer/en/ The World Health Organization's cancer site] A review of worldwide strategies for the prevention and treatment of cancer.
* [http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs297/en/ World Health Organization's fact sheet on cancer]
* [http://www.who.int/nutrition/topics/dietnutrition_and_chronicdiseases/en/ Diet, Nutrition and the prevention of chronic diseases] (including cancer) by a Joint [[WHO]]/FAO Expert consultation (2003)
* [http://www.wcrf.org/World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRF International)] leads a global network of cancer charities. Its [http://www.wcrf-uk.org/research_science/expert_report.lasso UK website] carries detailed analysis on the global origins and prevention of cancer.
* [http://www-naweb.iaea.org/pact/ PACT: Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy] An IAEA Program to establish cancer care capacity and comprehensive cancer control in developing world

;North America
* [http://www.cancer.org American Cancer Society Homepage]
* [http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/ETO_1.asp/ American Cancer Society resources on clinical trials]
* [http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/eto_1_1a.asp?sitearea=ETO/ American Cancer Society Treatment Decision Tools] &ndash; Trusted tools for helping patients make informed decisions
* [http://www.cancer.org/docroot/STT/content/STT_1x_Cancer_Facts__Figures_2005.asp Cancer Facts & Figures 2005] - 2005 United States Cancer Statistics
* [http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_page?item_id=225865 The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society]
* [http://www.cancer.gov National Cancer Institute] US Government agency responsible for conducting and supporting research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
* [http://www.cancer.ca/ccs/internet/standard/0,3182,3172_14279_371283_langId-en,00.html Canadian Cancer Statistics 2006] - This publication reports cancer incidence and mortality in Canada, analyzed by gender, age and province/territory.
* [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?call=bv.View..ShowTOC&rid=cmed.TOC&depth=2 Cancer Medicine, 6th Edition] Textbook

;Europe
* [http://www.eortc.be EORTC] European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer. A European non-profit organization that sets up and executes clinical trials.
* [http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/ Cancerbackup] UK cancer information charity.
* [http://www.icr.ac.uk The Institute of Cancer Research] One of the world's foremost independent cancer research organisations, based in the United Kingdom.

===Support and Advocacy===
* [http://www.americancancersociety.org American Cancer Society] Patient advocate group
* [http://www.aacr.org/home/survivors--advocates.aspx American Association for Cancer Research Survivor and Patient Advocacy]
* [http://www-naweb.iaea.org/pact/ PACT: Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy]: An IAEA Program to establish cancer care capacity and comprehensive cancer control in developing world
* [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cancer.html Cancer] from [[MedlinePlus]] - provides links to news, general sites, diagnosis, treatment and alternative therapies, clinical trials, research, related issues, organizations, other MedlinePlus [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cancers.html Cancers Topics] and [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cancerlivingwithcancer.html Living with Cancer].
* [http://info.cancerresearchuk.org Cancer Research UK - Cancer Resources] - In-depth, up-to-date information for people with a professional or general interest in cancer and health.
* [http://www.cancer.org.au Cancer Council of Australia] - Australia's national non-government cancer control organisation, involved in research, information, prevention, patient treatment and support.
* [http://www.acor.org/ ACOR - Association of Cancer Online Resources] ACOR is a unique collection of online communities designed to provide timely and accurate information in a supportive environment. ACOR offers access to mailing lists that provide support, information, and community to everyone affected by cancer and related disorders.
* [http://www.insidecancer.org Inside Cancer] Multimedia guide to cancer biology from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
* [http://www.cancer.ie Irish Cancer Society] 

{{Tumors}}


[[Category:Aging-associated diseases]]
[[Category:Causes of death]]
[[Category:Oncology|*]]
[[Category:Pathology]]
[[Category:Types of cancer]]
[[Category:Occupational safety and health]]
[[Category:Hematology]]
[[Category:primary care]]

{{Link FA|hu}}
{{Link FA|vi}}
[[ar:السرطان]]
[[zh-min-nan:Gâm]]
[[bs:Rak (bolest)]]
[[bg:Рак (болест)]]
[[ca:Càncer]]
[[cs:Rakovina]]
[[da:Kræft]]
[[de:Krebs (Medizin)]]
[[el:Καρκίνος]]
[[es:Cáncer]]
[[eo:Kancero (medicino)]]
[[eu:Minbizi]]
[[fa:سرطان]]
[[fr:Cancer]]
[[gd:Aillse]]
[[ko:암]]
[[hi:कर्कट रोग]]
[[hr:Rak (bolest)]]
[[id:Kanker]]
[[is:Krabbamein]]
[[he:סרטן (מחלה)]]
[[la:Cancer]]
[[lt:Vėžys (liga)]]
[[hu:Rák (betegség)]]
[[mk:Рак (болест)]]
[[ms:Penyakit Barah]]
[[nah:Tecuicihtli]]
[[nl:Kanker]]
[[ja:悪性腫瘍]]
[[no:Kreft]]
[[nn:Kreft]]
[[pl:Nowotwór złośliwy]]
[[ro:Cancer]]
[[qu:Apanqara unquy]]
[[ru:Карцинома]]
[[sq:Kanceri]]
[[simple:Cancer]]
[[sl:Rak (bolezen)]]
[[sr:Рак (болест)]]
[[sh:Rak (bolest)]]
[[su:Kangker]]
[[fi:Syöpä]]
[[sv:Cancer]]
[[ta:புற்றுநோய்]]
[[th:มะเร็ง]]
[[vi:Ung thư]]
[[tr:Kanser]]
[[uk:Рак (хвороба)]]
[[ur:سرطان (عارضہ)]]
[[wa:Magnant må]]
[[yi:קענסער]]
[[zh-yue:癌]]
[[zh:癌症]]

{{WikiDoc Help Menu}}
{{WikiDoc Sources}}