While there are more than 200 known cancers that affect humans, organ cancers are those that first develop in specific organs and may spread to other parts of the body. Carcinomas are the most common ...

Cancer is a leading cause of death in the U.S., with over 600,000 deaths in 2022. Recommended cancer screening start ages vary, but generally begin between ages 40 and 50. Regular skin checks are ...

In 2025, an estimated 2 million people will likely be diagnosed with cancer in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. Cancer develops when normal cells experience uncontrolled growth ...

Cancer is one of the most complex and challenging diseases known to medicine. It occurs when abnormal cells in the body begin to grow uncontrollably, spreading into surrounding tissues or organs.

Cancer is still the most common cause of death for men in the US ages 60 to 79 and women ages 40 to 79. For all adults combined, cancer is the second most common cause of death (after heart disease).

Colino is a contributor for TIME. Colino is a contributor for TIME. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S., and it has increased dramatically in the last 50 years. Melanoma, the ...