Cancer refers to any one of a large number of diseases characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and have the ability to infiltrate and destroy normal body tissue. Cancer often has the ability to spread throughout your body.

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the world. But survival rates are improving for many types of cancer, thanks to improvements in cancer screening, treatment and prevention.

  • When to see a doctor

    Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any persistent signs or symptoms that concern you.

    If you don't have any signs or symptoms, but are worried about your risk of cancer, discuss your concerns with your doctor. Ask about which cancer screening tests and procedures are appropriate for you.

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  • Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Treatment

    You may want to ask your doctor some of the following questions before you decide on your cancer treatment.
    You may want to ask your doctor some of the following questions before you decide on your cancer treatment.
    You may want to ask your doctor some of the following questions before you decide on your cancer treatment.
    You may want to ask your doctor some of the following questions before you decide on your cancer treatment.
    You may want to ask your doctor some of the following questions before you decide on your cancer treatment.



  • We're here to provide trusted and helpful cancer information to Canadians, which is why we’re breaking down the basics of cancer and answering commonly asked questions.

    Cancer can be complicated and confusing to understand. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer, you may find that learning more about it can help ease some of your worries and prepare you for treatment or next steps. Even if you haven’t been personally affected by cancer, having knowledge about it can help you to support a loved one through their cancer journey and better understand what they’re going through.
    Cancer can be complicated and confusing to understand. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer, you may find that learning more about it can help ease some of your worries and prepare you for treatment or next steps. Even if you haven’t been personally affected by cancer, having knowledge about it can help you to support a loved one through their cancer journey and better understand what they’re going through.
    Cancer can be complicated and confusing to understand. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer, you may find that learning more about it can help ease some of your worries and prepare you for treatment or next steps. Even if you haven’t been personally affected by cancer, having knowledge about it can help you to support a loved one through their cancer journey and better understand what they’re going through.Cancer can be complicated and confusing to understand. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer, you may find that learning more about it can help ease some of your worries and prepare you for treatment or next steps. Even if you haven’t been personally affected by cancer, having knowledge about it can help you to support a loved one through their cancer journey and better understand what they’re going through.Cancer can be complicated and confusing to understand. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer, you may find that learning more about it can help ease some of your worries and prepare you for treatment or next steps. Even if you haven’t been personally affected by cancer, having knowledge about it can help you to support a loved one through their cancer journey and better understand what they’re going through.





  • 2. What causes cancer?

    This is one of the questions we’re asked the most. But the truth is, very few cancers have a single known cause. Most cancers seem to be caused by a complex mix of many risk factors, but sometimes cancer develops in people who don’t have any risk factors.
    This is one of the questions we’re asked the most. But the truth is, very few cancers have a single known cause. Most cancers seem to be caused by a complex mix of many risk factors, but sometimes cancer develops in people who don’t have any risk factors.This is one of the questions we’re asked the most. But the truth is, very few cancers have a single known cause. Most cancers seem to be caused by a complex mix of many risk factors, but sometimes cancer develops in people who don’t have any risk factors.



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