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What Is Radiation Therapy? 

To kill cancer cells, your doctors may recommend exposing them to radiation therapy, usually via x-rays. These intense beams of energy damage their DNA.

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Cancer Screening Guidelines 

Early detection improves your chances of beating cancer. Here’s what you should know about the major cancer screening guidelines.

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Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives 

Most people don’t get potentially life-saving lung cancer tests, but if you smoke you may be eligible for a free screening. Here’s what you should know.

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What Is Chemotherapy? 

Unlike surgery and radiation, which work directly on a tumor, chemotherapy can kill cancer cells that have spread far away, but it can affect other parts of your body.

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Types of Brain Tumors 

There are more than 120 types of brain tumors, including primary and secondary (or metastatic) brain tumors. Here’s what you should know.

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What Is Pancreatic Cancer? 

Pancreatic cancer starts in your pancreas, an organ that sits behind your stomach, and can spread within your abdomen and beyond. Here’s what you should know.