Cancer is a disease caused by the rapid and uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in the body sometimes resulting in a tumor or malignant growths. Because it can occur anywhere in the body, there are a number of different types of cancer—some more common than others. Find out more about cancer including its types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatments, and prevention.

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