Cancer is a group of diseases that occurs when the body’s cells divide uncontrollably. Trying to understand the many types of cancer can be overwhelming for the average person. While our foundation attempts to provide you with accurate information, always consult your physician on what is the best practice for you and your loved one.

In 2016, the American Cancer Society estimated that approximately 1,685,210 new cases of cancer were diagnosed in the United States and 595,690 died from the disease. The most common cancers were projected to be breast cancer, lung and bronchus cancer, prostate cancer, colon and rectum cancer, bladder cancer, melanoma of the skin, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, thyroid cancer, kidney and renal pelvis cancer, leukemia, endometrial cancer, and pancreatic cancer.