Cancer

Cancer – Incidence

Group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled and unregulated growth of cells
Occurs in people of all ages
- Majority of cases are diagnosed in those over age 55
Both the incidence and mortality rate of cancer has been declining
- Incidences of lung, colorectal, breast, and oral cancer have decreased
- Other cancers have increased
- Higher in men than women
- Second most common cause of death in United States after heart disease
- Leading cause of death in people 40-79 years of age
> 14.5 million Americans are alive today who have a history of cancer
- Disease free
- In remission
- Under treatment

Managing High Blood Pressure

For Everyone KEY POINTS Measuring your blood pressure is an important step toward controlling high blood pressure. If you have diabetes, you may also have

Definition & Facts of Bladder Infection in Adults

In this section: What is a bladder infection? Does bladder infection have another name? How common are bladder infections? Who is more likely to develop