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Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts from cells of the breast. It is found mostly in women.

A woman's breast is made up of lobules (glands that make breast milk), ducts (small tubes that carry milk from the lobules to the nipple), connective and fatty tissue, blood vessels, and lymph vessels. Most breast cancers begin in the cells that line the ducts, some begin in the lobules, and a small number start in other tissues.

One of the ways in which breast cancers can spreadis through. the lymph system. This system has several parts:

Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped collections of immune system cells that are connected by lymphatic vessels (like small veins except that they carry fluid away from the breast). Breast cancer cells can enter lymphatic vessels and begin to grow in lymph nodes.

Most lymph vessels of the breast lead to lymph nodes under the arm. These are called axillary nodes. If breast cancer cells reach the underarm lymph nodes and continue to grow, they cause the nodes to swell. It is important to know whether cancer cells have spread to lymph nodes because if they have, there is a higher chance that the cells have also gotten into the bloodstream and spread to other places in the body.

Breast cancer terminology made easy:

Carcinoma: a cancer that begins in the lining layer of organs such as the breast. Nearly all breast cancers are carcinomas

Adenocarcinoma: a type of cancer that starts in glandular tissue (tissue that makes and secretes a substance). The ducts and lobules of the breast are glandular tissue (they make breast milk), so cancers starting in these areas are sometimes called adenocarcinomas.

Carcinoma in situ: Sometimes referred to as non-invasive breast cancers - this term is used for the early stage of cancer, when it is still only in the layer of cells where it began. In breast cancer, in situ means that the cancer cells are only in the ducts or lobules - they have not spread into deeper tissues in the breast or to other organs in the body.

Invasive carcinoma: An invasive cancer is one that has already grown beyond the layer of cells where it started.

Sarcoma: Cancers that start from connective tissues such as muscle tissue, fat tissue or blood vessels. Sarcomas of the breast are rare.

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Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer found in American men and is the second leading cause of cancer death in men (after lung cancer). One man in 6 will contract prostate cancer during his lifetime - 1 in 35 will die of this disease. As this disease is being found earlier, the death rate is going down.

The prostate is a gland found only in men. It is just below the bladder, in front of the rectum. It is about the size of a walnut. The prostate contains cells that make semen (fluid that protects and nourishes sperm). Also, the urethra (tube that carrieis urine) runs through the prostate.

In older men the part of the prostate around the urethra may grow past normal adulthood. This can cause benign prostatic hyperplasia BPH which can make passing urine difficult. BPH is a problem that must be treated, but it is not cancer.

Nearly all prostate cancers start in the gland cells and are known as adenocarcinoma. Prostate cancer usually grows slowly and often goes undetected until after death. Studies show that as many as 7 to 9 out of 10 men develop prostate cancer by age 80, but it goes completely undetected in many.

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OVARIAN CANCER

Women have two ovaries, found on each side of the uterus in the pelvis, which is where Ovarian cancer begins. The ovaries produce eggs and are the main source of a woman's female hormones, estrogen and progesterone. The eggs leave the ovaries, travel through the fallopian tubes to the uterus where they may be fertilized and develop into a fetus.

The ovaries contain 3 kinds of tissue:

Epithelial cells: These cells surround (cover) the ovary. Most ovarian cancers begin growing here.

Germ cells: These are the cells that make eggs inside of the ovary.

Stromal cells: These cells produce most of the female hormones (estrogen and progesterone).

Many types of tumors can start in the ovaries. Benign (non-cancerous) tumors do not spread beyond the ovary. Treatment may consist of removing the entire ovary, or just the portion containing the tumor. Cancerous (malignant) tumors can spread to other parts of the body so their treatment is more complicated.

As a rule, tumors in the ovary are named for the kinds of cells the tumor started from and whether the tumor is benign or cancerous. There are 3 main types of tumors:

Germ cell tumors start from the cells that produce the eggs.

Stromal tumors start from cells that hold the ovary together and make the female hormones.
Epithelial tumors start from the cells that cover the outer surface of the ovary. These are the most common tumors and can be further broken doen into 3 different types of tumor:

Benign epithelial tumors do not spread and generally do not lead to serious illness.

Tumors of low malignant potential (LMP tumors) do not appear to be cancerous when reviewed under the microscope. They are considered borderline tumors and tend to affect women at a younger age than other ovarian cancers. LMP tumors grow and spread slowly and are not as life-threatening as most other ovarian cancers.

Nearly 9 out of 10 ovarian cancers are Epithelial ovarian cancers. Cancer cells of this type have certain features that can be seen under a microscope and which allow doctors to further classify them. These tumors are graded. Grades are based on how much the cells look like normal cells.

Grade 1 means the cells look more normal

Grade 2 is less normal

Grade 3 is the least normal - this higher grade has the worst the outlook

Primary peritoneal carcinoma

This is a rare cancer much like epithelial ovarian cancer however it starts outside of the ovaries. It grows from the cells that line the pelvis and abdomen. These cells look just like the cells along the surface of the ovaries. Women who have had their ovaries removed can still get this type of cancer. Symptoms and treatment of this cancer are similar to other ovarian cancers.

Fallopian tube cancer

This cancer is a very rare. Beginning in the Fallopian tube, this cancer causes symptoms and is treated similar to ovarian cancer.


Germ cell tumors

Most germ cell tumors are not cancer, although some can be. The most common types of tumors are called teratoma, dysgerminoma, endodermal sinus tumor, and choriocarcinoma.

Stromal tumors

Stromal tumors can be either benign or malignant. These are more common in women over 50 years old. Some of these tumors produce hormones. There are many different types of stromal tumors. Malignant (cancerous) stromal tumors include granulosa cell tumors, granulosa-theca tumors, and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors - all usually considered low-grade cancers. Thecomas and fibromas are benign stromal tumors.

Ovarian cysts

An ovarian cyst is fluid that collects inside an ovary. Usually these cysts are harmless and will go away on their own over time when the fluid absorbs. Doctors may recommend tests or treatment for very large cysts, tohse that develop in childhood, or those that appear after menopause, as a small number of cysts will be malignant.

CERVICAL CANCER

The cervix is in the lower part of the uterus. It connects the body of the uterus to the birth canal. Cervical Cancer forms slowly in the lining of the cervix where cells begin to change from normal to pre-cancerous and then develop into cancer. This usually takes many years, but it can happen faster. These changes are referred to by several terms, most commonly dysplasia. For some women, the pre-cancer changes may go away without any treatment, however they usually need to be treated to keep them from changing into true cancers.

There are two main types of cancer of the cervix. About 80% to 90% are squamous cell carcinomas. The other 10%-20% are adenocarcinomas. If the cancer has features of both types it is called mixed carcinoma.

UTERINE CANCER

The uterus is a pear-sized organ with two main parts. The lower end is called the cervix. The upper part is called the body, and is also known as the corpus. There are 3 layers in the body of the uterus. The endometrium is the inner layer or lining. The serosa is a layer of tissue that coats the outside of the uterus. In the middle is the myometrium - a thick layer of muscle. This muscle is used to push a baby out during birth.
Cancers that start from tissues such as muscle, fat, bone, and fibrous tissue are called Sarcomas. Cancers that start in epithelial cells (the cells that line or cover most organs) are called carcinomas.

More than 95% of cancers of the uterus are carcinomas. If a carcinoma starts in the cervix, it is called a cervical carcinoma. Carcinomas starting in the the lining of the uterus (endometrium), are called endometrial carcinomas.

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Cancer in adults and cancer in children are not the same. Most childhood cancers tend to respond better to most treatments than adult cancers and children have better outcomes. However, radiation treatment can be harder for children because side effects can occur many years later.
TYPES OF CHILDHOOD CANCERS:

Leukemia
The most common type of childhood cancers are Leukemias, accounting for nearly 1/3 of all childhood cancers - view the "Orange Ribbon: Leukemia" section for more details

Brain & Nervous System Cancer
The 2nd most common childhood cancers - these make up over 20%. Most brain cancers of children involve the cerebellum or brain stem. In early stages they can cause headaches, nausea, vomiting, blurred or double vision, dizziness, and trouble walking or handling objects. Adults are more likely to develop cancers in different parts of the brain--usually the cerebral hemispheres.

Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Hodgkin lymphoma (Hodgkin's disease), are cancers that start in lymph tissues (tonsils, lymph nodes, and thymus). These cancers often spread to bone marrow and other organs, causing different symptoms depending on where it is growing. Some symptoms are fever, sweating, feeling weak, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpit, or groin.

Hodgkin lymphoma can occur in children or adults, and accounts for about 4% of childhood cancers. It is most common in early adulthood (age 15 to 40, usually people in their 20s) and late adulthood (after age 55). Hodgkin lymphoma is rare in children younger than 5 years of age. Only 10- 15% of cases are diagnosed in children/teenagers.

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma makes up 4-5% of childhood cancers, and can cause symptoms similar to those of Hodgkin lymphoma. View the "Lime Green: Lymphoma" section on this page for more details on these diseases.

Neuroblastoma
Accounting for about 7% of childhood cancer, Neuroblastoma starts in certain types of nerve cells found in a developing embryo or fetus, therefore this type of cancer occurs in infants and young children. It is most often found during the first year of life and is rarely found in children over the age of 10. Tumors can start anywhere but usually occurs in the abdomen as it is visibly swolen. Symptoms include bone pain and fever.

Wilms Tumor
Similar in symptoms of Neuroblastoma, Wilms tumors start in a kidney. It generally is found in children 3 to 6 years of age and accounts for approximately 5% of all childhood cancers.

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Leukemia is a type of cancer that starts in the bone marrow (soft, inner part of the bones) It moves quickly into the blood and can then spread to other parts of the body such as the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, and central nervous system. Both children and adults can get leukemia.

Leukemia can often develop quickly. When this happens it is called "acute", and if not treated, could be fatal in as little as a few months. "Lymphocytic" is a term that means that the cancer starts from white blood cells called lymphocytes. Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a cancer that starts from these white blood cells in the bone marrow. ALL is sometimes called acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

There are many different types of Leukemia and the treatment given and the outlook for the person with leukemia vary greatly according to the exact type of leukemia.

Understanding the different types of leukemia - you need some basic knowledge of the blood and lymph systems.

Bone Marrow

Bone marrow: the soft, spongy, inner part of bones. Bone marrow is made up of blood stem cells, blood-forming cells, fat cells, and tissues that aid the growth of blood cells. Basically, all of the different types of blood cells are made in the bone marrow.

The blood-forming cells come from blood stem cells, which only make new blood-forming cells (not any other kinds of cells). Blood-forming cells can then develop into 1 of the 3 main types of blood cell: red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets.

Red Blood Cells

Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. They also carry away carbon dioxide (a waste product of cell activity). Weakness, shortness of breath, and tiredness are signs of low red blood cells count.

White Blood Cells

White blood cells help the body fight viruses and bacteria. There are different types of white blood cells. Each has its own role to play in protecting the body against infection. The 3 main types of white blood cells are granulocytes, monocytes, and lymphocytes.

Platelets

Platelets are pieces that break off from certain bone marrow cells. Platelets help stop bleeding by plugging up holes in blood vessels. A shortage of platelets can cause a person to bleed or bruise easily.

The immune system is made up mainly of lymphatic tissue. Lymphocyte (a kind of white blood cell) is the main cell type that forms lymphatic tissue. B-cells and T-cells are the two main types of lymphocytes. Normal B-cells and T-cells do different jobs within the immune system.

Any of the blood-forming cells can turn into a leukemic cell. The cell can then reproduce to form many new cancer cells. These cells can overwhelm the bone marrow, spread into the bloodstream and to other organs. Acute lymphocytic leukemia starts from early forms of the lymphocytes.

Types of Leukemia

Leukemias are divided into 4 main types. Knowing the exact type of leukemia can help doctors better predict each patient's outlook (prognosis) and select the best treatment.

The major types of leukemia are judged on the following factors:

1) acute or chronic
2) lymphocytic or myeloid
3)Acute Leukemia Versus Chronic Leukemia

1) The first factor to classify a patient's leukemia is to determine whether most of the abnormal cells look like normal mature white blood cells or more like stem cells (cells that have not matured.)

Acute leukemia: In acute leukemia, the bone marrow cells don't mature properly causing them to build up and "crowd out" normal cells. Without treatment, most patients with acute leukemia would only live a few months. However, with treatment many patients are cured (depending on the type of acute Leukemia).

Chronic leukemia: In chronic leukemia the cells look mature, but they are not really normal so they can't fight infection properly. These cells live too long, causing them to build up and "crowd out" normal bone marrow cells. Chronic leukemias tend to progress slower, and most patients can live for many years, however, chronic leukemias are generally harder to cure than acute leukemias.

2) The second factor to take into account is the type of bone marrow cells that are involved.

Myeloid leukemia: Myeloid leukemia usually develops from white blood cells (but can also form from the cells that mature into platelets or red blood cells).

Lymphocytic leukemia: Lymphocytic leukemias develop from lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) in the bone marrow.

Most cases of leukemia can be sorted into 1 of the 4 following types:
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
- Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
- Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)

Although ALL is the most common of the 4 major types of leukemia among children, it is the least common type among adults.

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Lymphomas start in the lymphoid tissue and can spread to other organs.

There are 2 main types of lymphomas. Hodgkin lymphoma (also known as Hodgkin's lymphoma or Hodgkin disease) - named after Dr. Thomas Hodgkin, who described it as a new disease in 1832. All other types of lymphoma are called non-Hodgkin lymphomas. These 2 types of cancer can usually be distinguished by viewing their cells under a microscope.

To understand what lymphoma is, it helps to know about the body's lymph system.

Lymphoid tissue includes the lymph nodes and other organs that are part of the body's immune system (system that makes the blood cells that protect the body against germs). The lymph system is mainly made up of lymphoid tissue (found in many places in the body), lymph vessels, and fluid called "lymph" (a clear fluid that contains waste products and excess fluid from tissues).

Lymphocytes

Lymphoid tissue is mainly made up of white blood cells called the lymphocyte. There are 2 main types of lymphocytes: B-cells and T-cells. Approx. 85% of lymphomas start in the B-cells. Treatment options are chosen after finding out if the Lymphoma started in B-cells or T-cells.

Because lymphoid tissue is in many parts of the body, lymphomas can start almost anywhere. Here are the major areas where the tissue is located:

Lymph nodes: found throughout the body. Slightly larger than a pea, these are made up mostly of lymphocytes and are connected by a system of vein-like vessels. These vessels carry lymph fluidwhich contains waste products and immune system cells.

Lymph nodes swell when they fight an infection. Although this is not usually a cause for concern, a large lymph node is the most common sign of lymphoma.

Spleen: The spleen is found under the lower part of the rib cage, on the left side of the body. The spleen makes lymphocytes to help fight germs. It also stores healthy blood cells and filters out damaged blood cells, germs, and cell waste.

Thymus gland: Sits just behind the breast bone - in front of the heart. It helps in the development of T-cells. Although it becomes smaller (and less active) as a person ages it continues to be an active part of the immune system.

Digestive tract: The stomach and intestines also contain some lymphatic tissue.

Adenoids and tonsils: found at the back of the throat, these fight germs that are breathed in or swallowed. They swell during an infection or if they become cancerous and are easy to see when looking through the mouth.

Bone marrow: The bone marrow is the soft inner part of bones that makes red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. White blood cells fight infections. Platelets plug small holes in blood vessels caused by cuts or bruises.

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin lymphomas are often divided into types based on how the cancer cells look under a microscope - and their pattern of growth within the lymph node. The 2 most common types are Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and Follicular lymphoma. These 2 make up over 50% of all cases of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma asn there is a brief description below. There are many other types of Lymphomas which are classified using a very complex system.

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: Made up of large cells this form of cancer often grows quickly. It makes up about 1 out of 3 cases of lymphoma and can affect any age group, but is mostly found in older people. There is approx. 50% survival rate with treatment. A cure is most likely if the lymphoma was found in only 1 part of the body (localized).

Follicular lymphoma: a slow-growing cancer, the cells tend to grow in a circular pattern in the lymph nodes. About 25% of lymphoma cases are of this type. This type of Lymphoma is rarely found in very young people. Survival rate is usually longer over 5 years, however, over time, some follicular lymphomas change into the fast-growing diffuse B-cell type.

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Brain tumors: masses of abnormal cells that grow out of control. Brain tumors are serious and life threatening whether they are benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). As benign tumors grow, they can compress normal brain tissue, causing damage that is often disabling and sometimes fatal. Usually doctors talk about brain tumors instead of brain cancers because of this - and the major concern is how readily they spread through the rest of the central nervous system and whether they can be removed and not come back.

The main reason cancers are so dangerous is because they can spread throughout the body. Brain Cancer, however usually spreads only through the brain tissue.

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AIDS and HIV

AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome is a disease caused by infection with a virus known as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). AIDS is the most advanced stage in the course of HIV infection. The virus attacks and destroys the body's immune system (the system that protects the body from disease). Without a fully working immune system, a person is at risk for getting other infections that usually do not affect healthy people. These are called opportunistic infections. There is also a greater risk of getting certain types of cancer, such as Kaposi sarcoma, lymphomas, and cervical cancer, as well as other cancer types. Many of these conditions can be life threatening.

AIDS & HIV can be diagnosed through a blood test. Without treatment, most people will advance from HIV to advanced AIDS in approximately 10 years. With treatment, this can be postponed. Although all cases progress differently - there are 4 identified "stages" from HIV to AIDS:
1) acute or primary infection: some people develop flu-like symptoms
2) asymptomatic phase: positive HIV test, no sign of disease
3) early symptomatic phase: mild health problems
4) advanced HIV or AIDS: serious infections and cancer

Heart Disease
Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart, and in some cases, your blood vessels. The various diseases that fall under the umbrella of heart disease include diseases of your blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias); and heart defects you're born with (congenital heart defects).

The term "heart disease" is often used interchangeably with "cardiovascular disease" - a term that generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke. Other heart conditions, such as infections and conditions that affect your heart's muscle, valves or beating rhythm also are considered forms of heart disease.

Heart disease is the No. 1 worldwide killer of men and women, including in the United States. For example, heart disease is responsible for 40 percent of all the deaths in the United States, more than all forms of cancer combined. Many forms of heart disease can be prevented or treated with healthy lifestyle choices and diet and exercise.

Most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. It is critical that help is requested as quickly as possible. Warning Signs of a heart attack include:
1) Chest discomfort: Usually in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes - or it may go away and come back. It can feel like pain, pressure, or squeezing.
2) Discomfort in the upper body: pain or discomfort in one or both arms, neck, back, jaw or stomach.
3) Shortness of breath (with or without chest discomfort).
4) Breaking out in a cold sweat
5) nausea
6) lightheadedness

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Colon cancer begins in the digestive system, or gastrointestinal system where food is processed to create energy and rid the body of solid waste matter (stool). In order to better understand this cancer, it helps to know something about the digestive system.

When food is eaten, it travels to the stomach where it is broken down and sent to the small intestine. The word "small" refers to the width of the small intestine. In fact, the small intestine is the longest part of the digestive system - approximately 20 feet long.

The small intestine continues the breakdown of the food and absorbs most of the nutrients. The ffod then travels to the COLON (large intestine) which is a muscular tube approx. 5 feet long. The colon absorbs water and nutrients from the food and serves as a storage place for waste matter, which eventually continues into the rectum, the last 6 inches of the digestive system. From there the waste passes out of the body.

The wall of the colon has several layers of tissue. Cancer starts in the inner layer and can grow through some or all of the other layers. The stage (extent of spread) of a cancer depends on how deep the cancer grows into these layers.

Colon cancers usually develop slowly over many years. Most of these cancers begin as a polyp - a growth of tissue that starts in the lining and grows into the center of the colon. This tissue may or may not be cancer. An "adenoma" is a type of polyp that may become cancerous. Early diagnosis and removal of polyps may prevent cancer.

Over 95% of colon cancers are adenocarcinomas which start in the cells that line the inside of the colon.

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Liver cancer starts in the liver which is the largest organ inside the body. It sits just below the right lung under your ribs. Shaped like a pyramid, theliver is divided into 2 lobes (right & left) Unlike other organs, the liver receives blood from 2 sources:
1) the hepatic artery: supplies the liver with oxygen-rich blood
2) the portal vein: supplies the liver nutrient-rich blood from the intestines

Functions of the Liver

- Breaks down and stores nutrients absorbed from the intestine
- Produces clotting factors needed to stop bleeding from cuts or other injuries
- Secretes bile into the intestine to help absorb nutrients
- Helps remove toxic wastes from the body

Many types of tumors can form in the liver because it is made up of many different types of cells. Benign tumors (non-cancerous) may grow large enough to cause problems, but they rarely spread to distant parts of the body. Usually, they can be removed with surgery. The different kinds of benign liver tumors are:

Hemangiomas: starting in blood vessels, these are the most common type of benign liver tumor. These tumors do not usually cause symptoms, therefore they rarely need treatment. If bleeding occurs, they need to be removed.

Hepatic adenomas: start from the main type of liver cells (hepatocytes). Usually there are no symptoms and therefore, no necessary treatment. However, if they cause stomach pain, a mass in the abdomen, or blood loss, they may need to be removed. Common causes of thes tumors are birth control pills (in women) and anabolic steroids (in men). Size may reduce when drugs are removed from the system.

Focal nodular hyperplasia: a tumor-like growth of several cell types, these are hard to distinguish from cancerous growths. If there are symptoms, the tumor can be removed.

Malignant (cancerous) tumors

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): start from the main type of liver cells (hepatocytes), this form of cancer accounts for 75% of all Liver cancers.

HCC growth patterns.

- single tumor: grows larger - late in the disease it spreads to other parts of the liver.
- begin in multiple spots throughout the liver (not as a single tumor). This pattern is seen most often in people with cirrhosis.
The subtypes of hepatocellular cancer can be diagnosed by looking at the cancer under a microscope. Most of these subtypes do not affect the patient's outlook or treatment. A rare form of HCC, called fibrolamellar, has a much better prognosis(outlook) than other forms of liver cancer.

Cholangiocarcinomas: start in the bile ducts (small tubes that carry bile to the gallbladder) and account for 10-20% of liver cancers. Cholangiocarcinomas are often treated the same as HCC.

Angiosarcomas and hemangiosarcomas: starting in the blood vessels of the liver these are rare forms of cancer. Tumors grow quickly and often by the time they are found they are too widespread to be removed. Although treatment may slow the disease, most patients do not live more than a year after they are diagnosed.

Hepatoblastoma: a very rare kind of liver cancer that develops in children younger than 4 years old. Prognosis is good with approx. 70% of children being treated successfully with surgery and chemotherapy and a survival rate greater than 90%.

Metastatic cancers

Most liver cancer did not start there, but started somewhere else and spread to the liver. This can happen to people with advanced breast cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, and many other cancers. These cancer cell look and act as their original form of cancer, and therefore must be treated the same way as the original cancer.

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This list has more of the colored ribbons adopted for various causes, but it is focused mainly on diseases, as opposed to causes:

Black = Melanoma
Bright Yellow = Liver Cancer (and POW/MIA as well as Military Support)
Burgandy = Brain Aneurysm
Dark Blue = Colon Cancer
Gold = Childhood Cancer
Gray = Brain Cancer & Diabetes
Green = Kidney Cancer, Bipolar Disorder, Environment
Lace = Osteoporosis
Light Blue = Prostate Cancer
Light Purple = General Cancer
Lime Green = Lymphoma
Orange = Luekemia
Pale Yellow = Spina Bifida
Pearl = Lung Cancer & Emphysema
Pink & Blue = SIDS (infant death)
Pink = Breast Cancer
Purple = Pancreatic Cancer, Chron's Disease, Cystic Fibrosis & Fibromayalgia
Puzzle = Autism
Red & Yellow = Hepatitis C
Red = AIDS/HIV & Heart Disease
Silver = Parkinson's Disease
Teal = Ovarian Cancer
White = Bone Cancer

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