Fact Sheets

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Smoking puts you at greater risk for developing non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This is the most common type of lung cancer. Early diagnosis is key.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer tends to grow slowly, with no symptoms. Early detection via digital rectal exam and PSA testing plays a critical role in treatment.
Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers
While smoking remains the most common cause of lung cancer, you can develop the disease if you smoked very little or never smoked at all. Genetics are becoming an important key to treating these cancers.
Dyspnea with Advanced Cancers
Dyspnea is a medical term that describes shortness of breath, and a feeling of starving for oxygen. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Telomere Research
Telomeres, which cap the ends of human chromosomes, may hold the key to understanding how humans age and develop diseases.
Bone Cancer
Bone cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells that make up the bone. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is a malignant (cancerous) growth that forms in the colon or rectum. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Anal Cancer
A type of cancer that starts in the anus can can cause rectal bleeding and anal pain.
Multiple Myeloma
Cancer of the plasma cells is known as multiple myeloma, or myeloma. Myeloma is a rare type of blood cancer.
Metastatic Brain Tumors
Metastatic cancer occurs when cells from part of the body spread to the brain.