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According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 106,110 individuals (62,260 men and 43,850 women) will be diagnosed with melanoma in the United States in 2021, and approximately 7180 individuals (4600 men and 2580 women) will die from the disease. The risk for developing melanoma increases as individuals get older, with a median age at diagnosis of 65 years. However, it is also one of the most common cancers diagnosed in young adults, particularly in women aged <29 years. Although melanoma accounts for only 1% of all skin cancer diagnoses, it is responsible for a large majority of skin cancer deaths. How much do you know about melanoma?

Quick Quiz: Primary Bone Cancers

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Primary bone cancers, also known as sarcomas, are very rare malignancies, accounting for less than 0.2% of all cancers in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 3610 new cases of primary bone cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2021, and approximately 2060 individuals will die from the disease. Overall, the most common types of primary bone cancer are osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, and Ewing sarcomas. Survival rates for patients depend on several factors, including the type and stage of disease at the time of diagnosis. How much do you know about primary bone cancer?

Quick Quiz: Bladder Cancer

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Bladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. It is the fourth most common cancer in men and the twelfth most common cancer in women. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 83,730 new cases of bladder cancer (64,280 men and 19,450 women) will be diagnosed in the United States in 2021, and approximately 17,2000 individuals (12,260 men and 4940 women) will die from the disease. Smoking accounts for 47% of all these cases. How much do you know about bladder cancer?

Quick Quiz: Colorectal cancer

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Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States, excluding skin cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 104,270 new cases of colon cancer and 45,230 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2021. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in American men and women combined. Although overall mortality rates for the disease have been on the decline for several decades, deaths among individuals aged 55 years have been on the rise. How much do you know about colorectal cancer?

Quick Quiz: Multiple Myeloma

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Multiple myeloma is a cancer that develops in the plasma cells of the bone marrow, which affects the body’s immune system. Although multiple myeloma is not a common cancer, it is the second most common blood cancer diagnosis after non-Hodgkin lymphoma. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 34,920 new cases of multiple myeloma will be diagnosed in the United States in 2021 and approximately 12,410 individuals will die from the disease. The International Myeloma Foundation has dedicated the month of March as Myeloma Action Month to help raise awareness of the disease. How much do you know about multiple myeloma?

Quick Quiz: Cholangiocarcinoma

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Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare form of cancer that develops in the cells lining the bile duct. Patients with cholangiocarcinoma usually present at late stages of the disease, when the cancer is too far advanced to be treated by surgical resection. Over the past 30 years, the incidence of bile duct cancers has been on the rise. This may be attributed to increased recognition of these malignancies, which may have been previously diagnosed as cancers of unknown origin. The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 8000 new cases of cholangiocarcinoma are diagnosed in the United States each year, but the actual number of cases may be higher. How much do you know about cholangiocarcinoma?

Quick Quiz: Cervical Cancer

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Although still a deadly cancer, the mortality rate for cervical cancer has declined 71% since 1969, due to the use of the Papanicolaou test, which screens for potentially precancerous and cancerous processes in the cervix. Today, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide and has the fourth highest mortality rate. The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 13,800 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2020, and approximately 4290 women will die from the disease. How much do you know about cervical cancer?

Quick Quiz: Small-Cell Lung Cancer

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Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in men and women, and is the leading cause of cancer death, making up almost 25% of annual cancer fatalities. The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 228,820 new cases of lung cancer (116,300 in men and 112,520 in women) will be diagnosed in 2020 and approximately 135,720 patients (72,500 men and 63,220 women) will die from the disease. Approximately 10% to 15% of lung cancer diagnoses are small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), which spreads faster than non–small-cell lung cancer. How much do you know about SCLC?

Quick Quiz: Male Breast Cancer

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Breast cancer is a common malignancy in women, but men can also be diagnosed with breast cancer. Male breast cancer accounts for less than 1% of all breast cancer diagnoses, and 8 out of 10 cases of breast cancer in men are invasive ductal carcinomas. The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 2620 new cases of invasive breast cancer in men will be diagnosed in 2020 and approximately 520 men will die from the disease. How much do you know about male breast cancer?

Quick Quiz: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a heterogeneous group of malignancies that usually develop in the lymph nodes and lymphatic tissue found in organs, such as the spleen, stomach, or skin, although in some cases, it can involve bone marrow and blood. The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 77,240 new cases (42,380 men and 34,860 women) of NHL will be diagnosed in the United States in 2020, and approximately 19,940 people (11,460 men and 8480 women) will die from the disease. How much do you know about NHL?

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