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Below you will find links to each of the core areas of content on the website. We have laid them out on this page in an order that we believe makes sense to work through – from start to bottom – but please feel free to skip to any area that works best for you.

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  1. CAUSES OF CANCER

  2. TREATMENT OPTIONS

  3. SUPPORTIVE CARE FOR CANCER

  4. TYPES OF CANCER

  5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  6. CANCER RESOURCES

CAUSES OF CANCER

The core goal of this section of content is to provide an overview of the more common and less-known causes of cancer. Each page below will provide a deep level of information about the different theories and known causes of cancer. This section of content makes up the essence of what we do here at Learn to Beat Cancer. As you go through your cancer yourney, you’re likely left wondering what cancer is and what you have it. The following pages in this section are curated to help you better understand those questions. 

Start here for an overview of the different theories of cancer.

Cancer at a Cell Level

The Cell as a City of Life: How Cancer Works at the Cell Level

Micro-Environment

How Cancer Cells Evade the Immune System

Metabolic Theory of Cancer

Mutated Stem Cells

Cancer Results from Accumulated Dysregulation

Cancer: An Evolutionary Perspective

Understanding Resistance in Cancer

Shifting Between Different Viewpoints

Stress Promotes Cancer Metastasis

Overview of the Relationship Between Aging and Cancer Risk

Modifying the Inner Terrain for Prevention

Reducing the Environmental Burden

Environmental Toxicants and Hidden Pathogens

Ion Channel Disruption

Cancer’s Evolution Towards Increased Aggressiveness After Treatment

Outsmarting Adaptive Cancer: Challenges and Innovations in Post-Treatment Care

Cancer Stem Cells Revolutionized Our Understanding of Cancer Biology

Metastasis Research: Understanding Cancer's Spread

Understanding Cancer's Greatest Challenge: The Journey of Metastasis

Epigenetics Has Revolutionized Our Understanding of Cancer

Understanding Cancer's Greatest Challenge: The Journey of Metastasis

The Emergence of Cellular Senescence as a Key Player in Cancer

An Autobiography of a Traveling Cancer Stem Cell

The Hidden Connection: How Diet Influences Cancer Development at the Cellular Level

Circadian Rhythm Disruption and Cancer

Ultra-Processed Foods and Cancer Risk: Beyond Calories and Carcinogens

Aging Cells Found to Drive Cancer

How Cancer Tricks Our Immune System: Understanding the Battle Within

Cellular Senescence: From Discovery to Cancer Therapy

Clonal Evolution vs. Cancer Stem Cell Theory: Understanding the Origins of Cancer

Endocrine Disruptors and Hormone-Sensitive Cancers

Hidden Dangers: How Everyday Products Affect Cancer Risk and Recovery

Mitochondria and Cancer: The Power Within

TREATMENT OPTIONS

The core goal of this section of content is to provide an overview of the wide variety of treatment options for cancers. Each page below will provide a deep level of information about each treatment option. Not all cancers are treated the same way, so please use the information provided here in conjunction with the advice and recommendations of your primary cancer team. This information is not intended to tell you which treatments to use or not use for your particular cancer, but rather to provide you with the information you need to make the best decision for you. Below you will find a comprehensive list of the current treatments that we provide information for. You can also find those treatment information pages as they fall under complementary or alternative treatments below.

We are continuously adding new content and treatment information to the website. If you do not see the treatment you’re intersted in listed below, please leave your email here, and we will send you update emails when new content is posted to the website.

SUPPORTIVE CARE FOR CANCER

The core goal of this section of content is to provide an overview of various ways that you can ensure you get the support you need with cancer. The pages in this section detail how to look for support and deal with the emotions of a cancer diagnosis. As you go through the journey of diagnosis and treatment, there are a multitude of ways to ensure you are supporting both your mind and your body. The information provided here is intended to help you find the support you need.

TYPES OF CANCER

The core goal of this section of content is to provide an overview of the wide variety of cancers. Each page below will provide a deep level of information about each type of cancer. Within each page, you’ll find an overview of the cancer, treatment and diagnosis options, risk factors, and other relevant information to that specific type of cancer. The following pages provide detailed information on specific cancers. Start here for an overview of the types of cancers and their detection.

We are continuously adding new content and information to the website. If you do not see the type of cancer you need listed below, please leave your email here, and we will send you update emails when new content is posted to the website.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This section is dedicated to providing additional, relevant information about cancer. If you are curious to learn more about cancer’s history, the theories behind cancer, how you can best prepare for your cancer journey, and more, this section will help you do that.

RESOURCES

We have put together a set of additional resources that we believe will be helpful in your journey with cancer. These range from interviews about cancer treatments and lived experiences done by our team to external news, videos, and websites that we believe add value. You can find these resources below.