The Most Common Cancer in the United States...
is skin cancer. Over 1,000,000 cases are expected to be diagnosed in the United States in 2005.Skin cancer is also one of the most preventable types of cancer. Most types of skin cancer are easy to treat, with one exception - melanoma. Melanoma can be a deadly form of skin cancer. Your best defense is to check your skin regularly and know the ABC's of skin cancer.
More Commonly Diagnosed Cancer Types in the U.S.
1. Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is also called colon cancer, rectal cancer, or bowel cancer. It is extremely important to report any colorectal cancer symptoms to your doctor for early detection.
2. Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women and the most common form of cancer in the United Sates. Breast cancer may be detected early with monthly self breast exams, clinical breast exams and mammograms. There are many ways to prevent breast cancer and knowing the symptoms can help also.
3. Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a disease that affects the prostate gland, which is found only in men. The gland is the size of a walnut and is located beneath the bladder and underneath the rectum. Screening tests like the PSA and the DRE are available to hopefully detect prostate cancer early. Knowing the symptoms can greatly help also.
4. Lung Cancer
Worldwide, lung cancer is generally one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers and responsible for many deaths. Lung cancer is difficult to diagnose early, and many times more difficult to treat. Avoid the risk factors for lung cancer and recognizing the symptoms are a good place to start to prevent lung cancer.
5. Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect because the symptoms are very similar to that of many other illnesses. It also is difficult to treat. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 32,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year.
6. Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer is a disease that affects the thyroid. The thyroid is a gland located in the front part of the neck.
7. Leukemia
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects both children and adults. There are several different types of leukemia. Knowing the symptoms and risk factors are a good start in prevention and early detection.
8. Endometrial Cancer
Endomertial cancer is a disease affecting th uterus in women. Endometrial cancer is difficult to treat at times becase the symptoms of endometrial cancer may not appear until the disease has spread. Avoiding the risk factors is essential in prevention.
9. Kidney Cancer (renal cell)
It is estimated that over 36,000 new cases of kidney cancer will be diagnosed this year. It is a type of cancer that is slowly rising each year, however the death rate is decreasing.
10. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a disease that affects both children and adults. It is estimated that over 56,000 children and adults will be diagnosed with NHL in 2005.
