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Most stomach ulcers are caused by infection or medication, not stress or poor diet.

The symptoms of stomach cancer are usually vague and can be common to other medical conditions.

Cancer grows when normal body cells multiply in an uncontrolled way. Cancer can affect any part of the body. Some cancers can be treated. Cancer screening tests can help detect some cancers early.

Risk factors for throat cancer include smoking or chewing tobacco, drinking alcohol and Human papillomavirus (HPV).

Anyone can develop thyroid cancer, regardless of age or gender.

Cervical cancer information including signs and symptoms, screening, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, HPV vaccine and where to get help. Tests are recommended for 25-74 year olds every 5 years.

The causes of pancreatic cancer are unknown, but smokers are at greater risk.

Check all of your skin, not just sun-exposed areas. If you notice anything unusual, including any change in shape, colour or size of a spot, or the development of a spot, visit your doctor as soon as possible.

Prostate cancer can be treated in a variety of ways, so discuss treatment options with your doctor.

Lung cancer occurs most often in adults between the ages of 40 and 70 who have smoked cigarettes for at least 20 years.