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Cancer: A Closer Look
Some cancers kill fast, like Peter Jennings' lung cancer. Others are less aggressive. And sometimes we just beat the odds. Lance Armstrong proved that. Cancer is not a one-size-fits-all term. So what does this mean for you or a loved one when you hear the diagnosis of "cancer?"

Cancer: Up Close, and Personal


Current Cancer News

WebMD Medical News, Features and Medical Reference
Chief Justice William Rehnquist Dies
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Screening, Treating, & Surviving Lung Cancer
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Better Predictor of Lung Cancer Survival?
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Peter Jennings Loses Battle With Lung Cancer
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Skin Cancers Increasing in Young Adults
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Trend Toward Tinier Breast Cancer Tumors
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Small Increase in Ovarian Cancer From Milk?
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A Common Sense Guide to Clinical Trials

WebMD Medical Reference provided in collaboration with the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Participating in a clinical trial can yield big benefits for cancer patients, but it's important to know the risks first. Learn how to find a clinical trial and decide if it's right for you.


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