Cancer is a disease characterized by an abnormal growth of cells, also called malignancy or carcinoma. There are over 100 types of cancer, the most common being breast cancer, skin cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer.
Start here for information on a specific type of cancer or general information on cancer symptoms and treatment options. This is also a good starting point for information on living day-to-day with cancer and coping with the reality of a cancer diagnosis.
For more information on the importance of screenings for certain cancers such as breast cancer and colorectal cancer.
Many therapies prescribed to fight cancer can weaken the immune system.
Cancer treatments can weaken the immune systems and make people receiving them more susceptible to infections, including food borne illness.
Cancer patients should be especially vigilant when handling, preparing and consuming foods and should follow food handling practices of Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill to reduce their risk of getting a food borne illness.