New York Post: Number of men with breast cancer near NYC’s Ground Zero skyrockets — now 90 times national average The number of men who have developed breast cancer while working or living around Ground Zero has skyrocketed, The Post has learned. The federal Centers for Diseases Control reports that 91 men in the ... Number of men with breast cancer near NYC’s Ground Zero skyrockets — now 90 times national average Explanations about what cancer is, how cancer cells differ from normal cells, and genetic changes that cause cancer to grow and spread.

Understanding the Context

Accurate, up-to-date, comprehensive cancer information from the U.S. government's principal agency for cancer research. Alphabetical list of all cancers, with links to disease-specific and general information about treatment, coping, screening, prevention, clinical trials, and other topics. Information from the National Cancer Institute about cancer treatment, prevention, screening, genetics, causes, and how to cope with cancer.

Key Insights

This page is a gateway to basic information about how cancer develops, trends in cancer cases and deaths, and how cancer affects different populations.