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About Cancer

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FDA Approval Addresses Drug Shortage for Childhood ALL

Approval of Rylaze will help alleviate ongoing shortages of a critical drug for this cancer.

How Cancer is Diagnosed

Learn about tests and procedures that doctors might order to diagnose cancer.

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UPDATED: Coronavirus Vaccines and People with Cancer

An expert explains why it’s important for people with cancer to get vaccinated.

Your Guide to Cancer

Cancer Basics

Newly Diagnosed

Treatment

Learn more about treatment

Coping with Cancer

Supportive information on managing the physical and emotional effects of cancer and treatment for both patients and caregivers.

Advanced Cancer

Information to help with talking about and coping with advanced cancer, making choices about care, and planning for the end of life.

Managing Cancer Care

Information on choosing a doctor or treatment facility, home care, financial help, insurance coverage, end-of-life planning, and resources to help you avoid scams.

Metastasis: How Cancer Spreads

During metastasis, cancer cells spread from the place in the body where they first formed to other parts of the body.