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Cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...

is a class of diseases.

Cancer may also refer to:

Cancer (constellation)
Cancer (constellation)
Cancer is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac. Its name is Latin for crab and it is commonly represented as such. Its symbol is . Cancer is small and its stars are faint...
Cancer (Chinese astronomy), the constellation Cancer in Chinese astronomy
Cancer (astrology)
Cancer (astrology)
Cancer is the fourth astrological sign in the Zodiac. It is considered a water sign and one of four cardinal signs. Cancer is ruled by the Moon. Individuals born when the Sun is in this sign are considered Cancerian individuals...

, an astrological sign
Cancer (genus)
Cancer (genus)
Cancer is a genus of marine crabs in the family Cancridae. It includes 8 extant species and 3 extinct species, including familiar crabs of the littoral zone, such as the European edible crab , the Jonah crab and the red rock crab...

, a genus of crab
Cancer (journal)
Cancer (journal)
Cancer is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by John Wiley & Sons for the American Cancer Society as their official journal. The journal started publication in 1948. Since 1997 one volume per year has the section title Cancer Cytopathology, with volume numbers integrated into those of...

, an academic journal about the disease

In popular culture:

Cancer (comics)
Cancer (comics)
Cancer is the name of three fictional characters in Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The original Cancer first appeared in Avengers #72 , and was created by Roy Thomas and Sal Buscema. The character subsequently appears in Ghost Rider #7 , Iron Man #184 , and West Coast Avengers #26 , in which he...

, a fictional character in the Marvel Universe
Cancer (mobile suit), a mecha in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
Cancer (Transformers), a fictional character in the Transformers universes
Cancer (band)
Cancer (band)
Cancer was a British death / thrash metal band formed in Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire in 1988. Over the course of their career they released five full-length albums, including one for the major label East West, breaking up in 2006.-Biography:...

, a British death metal band
"Cancer", a Richard Patrick/Frank Cavanagh song by Filter from Title of Record
Title of Record
Title of Record is the second album by American industrial rock band Filter. It was released on August 24, 1999 and included the popular single "Take a Picture", a noted departure from the dark sound of the band's 1995 hit "Hey Man, Nice Shot". The album has sold more than 1 million copies...
"Cancer", a David Ian Jackson song on Night and Day
"Cancer", a My Chemical Romance song on The Black Parade
The Black Parade
The Black Parade is the third studio album by American rock band My Chemical Romance. Released on October 23, 2006 through Reprise Records, it was produced by Rob Cavallo, who has also produced albums for Green Day. The album is the first on which Bob Bryar plays drums. It is a rock opera centering...
"Cancer", a song by Sick Puppies on Dressed Up as Life
Dressed Up as Life
-Personnel:* Shimon Moore – lead vocals, lead guitar* Emma Anzai – bass, backing vocals* Mark Goodwin – drums-Album:-Singles:...
"Cancer", a song by Subhumans on Reasons for Existence
Reasons for Existence
Reasons for Existence is the second extended play released by the anarcho-punk band Subhumans. It was originally released on Spiderleg Records in the spring of 1982, and also as part of the EP-LP release on Bluurg Records in 1985.-Track listing:...

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