Cancers that are known collectively as head and neck cancers usually begin in the squamous cells that line the moist, mucosal surfaces inside the head and neck (for example, inside the mouth, the nose, and the throat). These squamous cell cancers are often referred to as squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck.
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Multiple Myeloma Cancer Awareness Month
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells. Normal plasma cells are found in the bone marrow and are an important part of the immune system. The immune system is made up of several types of cells that work together to fight infections and other diseases.
Kidney Cancer Awareness Month
Kidney cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the kidney. Cancer starts when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. To understand kidney cancer, it helps to know about the normal structure and function of the kidneys.
Spring Awareness Tour 2020 – CANCELED
We’re sad to announce that due to the issues surrounding the COVID-19 situation, our spring awareness tour festivals have been canceled.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum. These cancers can also be named colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where they start. Colon cancer and rectal cancer are often grouped together because they have many features in common.
Gallbladder Cancer – Causes & Risks
Scientists are starting to understand how risk factors like inflammation might lead to certain changes in the DNA of cells, making them grow out of control and form cancers.
Gallbladder Cancer – What is it?
Gallbladder cancer starts in the gallbladder. To understand this cancer, it helps to know about the gallbladder and what it does.
Boobies Make Me Smile Campaign!
The Spencer’s Boobies Make Me Smile Foundation February campaign is in full swing! Make sure you collect your 2020 campaign bracelets and pins while they last! 100% of the proceeds from your $2 purchase supports Fuck Cancer and partner organizations. Take action and…
World Cancer Day 2020
February 4th is World Cancer Day and Fxck Cancer wants to drive home the importance of early detection & prevention when it comes to the fight against cancer. Spreading this message is a priority and we can’t do it alone. It…
Pancreatic Cancer: Symptoms
Early pancreatic cancers often do not cause any signs or symptoms. By the time they do cause symptoms, they have often grown large or have already spread outside of the pancreas. Having one or more of the symptoms below does…