Neuroblastoma is a very rare type of cancerous tumor that develops from nerve cells in the fetus called neuroblasts. The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 800 new cases of neuroblastoma will be diagnosed in the United States each year, accounting for approximately 6% of all cancers in children. How much do you know about neuroblastoma?
Chronic myeloid leukemia, also known as chronic myelogenous leukemia, is a malignancy that originates in blood-forming cells (called myeloid cells) found in bone marrow.1 According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 8990 individuals (5250 men and 3740 women) in the United States will be diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in 2019, and approximately 1140 individuals (660 men and 480 women) will die from the disease in the same year.1 How much do you know about chronic myeloid leukemia?
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that occurs when pigment-producing cells called melanocytes mutate and become cancerous.1 According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 96,480 individuals in the United States will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2019, and approximately 7230 individuals will die from the disease in the same year.1 How much do you know about melanoma?
Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancers are very rare cancers in the United States.1 According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 2000 individuals will be diagnosed with these malignancies each year.1 How much do you know about nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancers?
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