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Q: What is the thyroid?
A: The thyroid gland is under the Adam's apple in the front part of the neck. In most people, it cannot be seen or felt. It is butterfly shaped, with 2 lobes -- the right lobe and the left lobe -- joined by a narrow isthmus...
Q: What is skin cancer?
A: The skin has two main layers:
Epidermis: The epidermis is the top layer of the skin. It is mostly made of flat cells. These are squamou cells. Under the squamous cells in the deepest part of the epidermis are round cells...
What is pancreatic cancer?
The pancreas contains 2 different kinds of glands. The exocrine glands make pancreatic "juice." This juice has enzymes which break down fats and proteins in foods so the body can use them. Most of the cells in the pancreas...
Q: What are the ovaries?
A: The ovaries are female reproductive organs. There is one small, almond-shaped ovary on each side of the uterus. An ovary releases an egg every month in a woman who is still having her period. The ovaries also make most of...
Here are some frequently asked questions about breast cancer.
Q: Who is most likely to get breast cancer?
A: Breast cancer occurs most often in women older than 50. Many things may increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer. You cannot control some...
