By Pure Matters It is difficult to imagine anyone who has not
heard about this disease. Most people have been affected because
either a loved one, a friend, or even they themselves are cancer
survivors. It is therefore important for everyone to have a
basic understanding about the nature, diagnosis, causes,
prevention, and treatment of cancer. This article will help you
find answers to many of your questions about the nature, causes,
and prevention of cancer. You can learn about the following
topics: - What is cancer? - How is cancer detected and
diagnosed? - What causes cancer? - What is the link between
genes and cancer? - What is cancer prevention? Different Kinds
of Cancer Cancer can originate almost anywhere in the body.
Carcinomas , the most common types of cancer, arise from the
cells that cover external and internal body surfaces. Lung,
breast, and colon are the most frequently diagnosed carcinomas
in the United States. Sarcomas are cancers arising from cells
found in the supporting tissues of the bod