Oct 11, 2021 · Explanations about what cancer is, how cancer cells differ from normal cells, and genetic changes that cause cancer to grow and spread.

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Staging is the process of determining how much cancer is within the body (tumor size) and if it has spread. Learn about the TNM Staging system and other ways that stage is described.

May 14, 2025 · There is some evidence that inherited cancer-related genetic changes, often called germline mutations, may bear some responsibility for the growing number of early-onset …

Feb 18, 2025 · Since 2017, recommendations for the treatment of metastatic prostate cancer that can be controlled by shutting off its supply of hormones, often called hormone- or castration …

May 8, 2025 · An analysis by NIH researchers finds that the incidence of 14 cancer types has risen among people under age 50, while 19 other cancer types have fallen.

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Dec 2, 2025 · Learn about breast cancer stages, including how stage is determined based on TNM status, biomarker testing, and tumor grade.

Mar 24, 2025 · The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center seeks to reduce the cancer burden and improve cancer outcomes through research, innovation, and transdisciplinary …