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Posted by Chana Garcia on May 29th 2009
Chana Garcia is a freelance copy editor for Black Voices who has been writing about cancer awareness and women's-health issues. To learn more, visit her blog at blackgyrlcancerslayer@wordpress.com.
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What is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma, or cancer of the mesothelium, is diagnosed in about 2,000 to 3,000 people in the United States each year, and is becoming more common over time.
The mesothelium is a type of tissue formed by cells that surround...
Primary peritoneal carcinoma (PPC) is a rare cancer closely related to epithelial ovarian cancer. At surgery, it looks the same as an epithelial ovarian cancer that has spread through the abdomen. Under a microscope, PPC also looks just like...
Q: What is vaginal cancer?
A: Vaginal cancer is cancer that starts in the vagina. It is less common than other types of reproductive cancers. The vagina is a three- to four-inch-long tube. It connects a woman’s womb, called the uterus, to the...
Q: What is lung cancer?
A: Lung cancer is cancer that begins in the lungs. It is the second most common cancer in women.
There are two major types of lung cancer: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. Approximately 80 percent of...
