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Cancer is a class of diseases or disorders characterized by uncontrolled division of cells and the ability of these cells to invade other tissues, either by direct growth into adjacent tissue through invasion or by implantation into distant sites by metastasis. Metastasis is defined as the stage in which cancer cells are transported through the bloodstream or lymphatic system. Cancer may affect people at all ages, but risk tends to increase with age. It is one of the leading causes of death in developed countries.
There are many types of cancer. Severity of symptoms depends on the site and character of the malignancy and whether there is metastasis. A definitive diagnosis usually requires the histologic examination of tissue by a pathologist. This tissue is obtained by biopsy or surgery. Most cancers can be treated and some cured, depending on the specific type, location, and stage. Once diagnosed, cancer is usually treated with a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. As research develops, treatments are becoming more specific for the type of cancer pathology. Drugs that target specific cancers already exist for several cancers. If untreated, cancers may eventually cause illness and death, though this is not always the case.
The unregulated growth that characterizes cancer is caused by damage to DNA, resulting in mutations to genes that encode for proteins controlling cell division. Many mutation events may be required to transform a normal cell into a malignant cell. These mutations can be caused by chemicals or physical agents called carcinogens, by close exposure to radioactive materials, or by certain viruses that can insert their DNA into the human genome. Mutations occur spontaneously, or are passed down generations as a result of germ line mutations.
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Angel On My Shoulder - Camp Angel and Camp Teen Angel: cost-free weekend retreats for kids affected by cancer through a loved one. Held at Camp Luther in Three Lakes, Wisconsin, and Camp Manito-Wish YMCA in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin. Dates, photos, forms, and program details.
Meta Description: [ Angel on my Shoulder offers camps for youths affected by cancer through a loved one; we further the well-being of those affected by the cancer crisis through the empowerment of individuals, enhancements of quality of life and perpetuation of a vision of limitless possibilities. ]
Arizona Camp Sunrise - Overnight program for ages 8 to 16 who have or had cancer, for siblings, and day camp for ages 3 to 7. Calendar, programs, and message board for registered campers. In Payson, Arizona.
Australia - Camp Quality - Non-profit, volunteer organization providing support for children with cancer. Holds children's camps and family camps at locations throughout Australia. Programs, dates, locations, and registration form.
Meta Description: [ Camp Quality is a non-profit organisation that brings hope & happiness to the lives of children living with cancer, their families, and communities, through quality recreational and educational programs. ]
Camp Bluebird - Weekend retreats for adult cancer survivors twice a year. Includes a history of the Mississippi program, camp information, maps, directions and an image gallery.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter of Camp Bluebird ]
Camp Carole - Program, offered at no cost to the families who participate, allows young people with cancer the chance to lighten their load by sharing good times with one another. Located on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonboro, New Hampshire. Mission, staff, and contact information.
Camp Casey, Helping Kids Conquer Cancer One Neigh at a Time - Camp Casey holds a series of 1-day horseback riding retreats for children
with cancer and their families. At no cost, families are invited to the Camp
Casey site nearest them to go horseback riding, make arts and crafts, play
teambuilding activities and more!
Camp Happy Days - Special annual camp for children with cancer. Information, location, and counselor application.
Camp Hobe - Offers day camp, for cancer patients ages 4 to 5; overnight camps for ages 6 to 12 and ages 13 to 19, siblings included. Pictures, stories, announcements, and events. In Tooele, Utah.
Meta Description: [ A summer camp experience located in Utah for pediatric cancer patients and their siblings. Dedicated to those whose time and talent make Camp Hobe' such a success! Look here for pictures, stories, and announcements from this years camp and other related events. ]
Camp Kesem at Notre Dame - A weeklong summer camp experience in Indiana for children who are coping with a parent's illness or death from cancer.
Camp Mak-A-Dream - A cost-free camp for children and young adults with cancer located in Montana and operated by Children's Oncology Camp Foundation. Offers a variety of activities including swimming, a ropes course and archery.
Meta Description: [ Camp Mak-A-Dream offers a variety of activities to the
campers. Swimming, ropes course, archery, outdoor games, hiking,
fishing, crafts, and cabin chat are just some of the happenings at camp,
plus educational workshops and professional speakers. ]
Camp Okizu - Week-long camps for children with cancer, or for siblings; weekend programs for families, or teens and siblings. Program details, calendar, and staff information. In Novato, California.
Camp Quality - Non-profit, volunteer organization that provides a free week-long camping experience and year-round support program for children with cancer and their families. Camps are held at five Canadian locations. Photos, activities, and contact information.
Camp Quality New Jersey - Non-profit organization providing a free week-long camping experience and year-round support program for New Jersey children with cancer and their families. Includes activities, parent and companion information, application forms, and ways to help.
Meta Description: [ New jersey camp for children with cancer. Letting Kids with Cancer be Kids again. We are volunteer driven and give our compassion and talents for the joy of a child and not because were paid to. ]
Camp Quality Ohio - Free week-long camp and year-round support services for children with cancer and their families. Dates, photos, camp song, and camper and companion registration forms.
Camp Quality UK - Aimed at children with cancer, free holidays with full medical support offered. Includes testimonials, volunteer information and descriptions of activities.
Camp Smile-A-Mile - Summer camp for tots, kids, and teens with cancer; weekend family camps; and fall single-day events. Activities, medical information, staff, and schedule. In Alexander City, Alabama.
Camp Sunshine - Programs for kids, aged 7 to 12, and teens, aged 13 to 18, with cancer; sibling and family weekends. Activities, calendar, medical staff, applications, and history. In Rutledge, Georgia.
Camp Trillium - Offers free programs to children with cancer and their families. Has two permanent camp sites in Ontario: Garratt's Island, near Sandbanks Provincial Park; and Rainbow Lake, in Waterford. Also operates summer day camps in eight cities. Program information, photos, volunteer and staff opportunities, and forms.
Meta Description: [ Camp Trillium ]
First Descents - Free seven-day kayak camp in Vail, Colorado for young adults ages 15 to 25 with cancer. Camp history, agenda, message board, and applications.
Happiness Is Camping - Free traditional overnight camp for girls and boys ages 6-16. Campers attend from one to four weeks, depending on their health. Staffed by doctors and nurses from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Located in Blairstown, New Jersey. Program, dates, FAQ, and registration form.
Meta Description: [ Camp for children with cancer. Wonderful, free summer camp complete with 24 hour medical facility in Blairstown, NJ. Happiness Is Camping provides kids with cancer a great summer experience. ]
Hole In The Wall Gang - No-fee camp for youth, ages 7 to 15, with cancer and serious blood diseases, who reside in New England, New York or New Jersey. Activities, program schedules, and medical and staff information.
Indian Summer Camp - Programs for youth ages 7 to 17 who have or had cancer, in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Schedule, application, photo gallery, and contact information.
One Step at a Time Camp - Seven summer programs for youth, ages 7 to 19, diagnosed with cancer and leukemia. Includes program details, activities, and calendar of events.
Meta Description: [ Children's Oncology Services, through One Step At A Time camps and other programs, provide educational, social and physical development services to children with cancer ]
Special Days Camps - Summer and winter camps in Brighton, Michigan for children ages 6 to 17 who have or have had cancer. Also offers week-long Partners Camp for the brothers and sisters of children with cancer. Includes news, FAQs, and forms.
Meta Description: [ A camp in Michigan for children with Cancer. ]
The Barretstown Gang Camp - An operation which offers life-enhancing programmes for seriously ill children, and support for parents and carers. Includes map, history and donation information.
Meta Description: [ Here, at our magical castle in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland, children with cancer and other serious illnesses come for some Serious Fun.The children and their families, from Ireland and 22 European countries, take part in a unique programme recognised by the medical world as ... ]
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