Cancer is Over 300 Diseases

"cancer is not one disease but over 300 different malignancies, each with its own unique histology, patho-physiology, and clinical behavior"

That's pretty overwhelming to hear. But think about diagnosing.

Take the case of Lisa. Mom, student, wife, and three time cancer patient whose doctors aren't sure if her ovarian cancer has metastasized and started growing elsewhere now that she has no ovaries or if she has an entirely new challenge: colon cancer.

Reading up on how cancer is diagnosed will give you a wider view of how many different forms of cancer there are and though this reading may not be fun, it may save your life, or that of someone you love. Here are some starters:

• Blood tests for cancer
• MayoClinic for CNN: Tests for cancer diagnosis
• Baptist Memorial healthcare: Diagnosing Cancer