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Cancers are extremely serious. Some cancers will only affect one organ, while others will spread throughout the body in various ways. Most cancers are named for the type of cell or organ in which they began. Unfortunately, there are too many types of cancers to list here. However, the following information is provided to give you a better understanding of various cancers, which will help you make the best treatment choices.

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