Title: Cancer & Oncology Information from Drugs.com
Headings: Cancer Center
Cancer Center
What is Cancer?
How does it start?
Are some people more likely to get cancer than others?
Treatment Options
Anti-cancer drugs
See Also
Further information

Content: People exposed to certain substances have a higher risk of developing certain types of cancer. There are more than two hundred known carcinogens including alcohol, asbestos, coal tar, diesel exhaust, formaldehyde, tobacco, and UV radiation
Exposure to some infectious organisms: Certain viruses (such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and human papillomavirus), bacteria (eg, Helicobacter pylori) and parasites (eg, Schistosoma hematobium) have been associated with a higher risk of cancer
Radiation: Over-exposure to X rays, nuclear radiation, ultraviolet radiation (from sunlight), and even cosmic radiation (aircrew have higher rates of cancer than non-aircrew) can cause DNA injury that may lead to cancer. Several other factors also increase the risk of cancer such as chronic inflammation, immunosuppression, and obesity. If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with cancer, you may be interested to learn more about cancer and/or what treatments to expect. Click here for more information on: Breast Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Lung Cancer
Skin Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Treatment Options
There are several treatment options available for cancer. Treatment plans are developed depending on the type of cancer; its location;