Though only six inches long, the pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.

About two-thirds of breast cancer cases are detected at a localized stage, when the disease remains confined to the breast and treatment tends to be effective.

Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum and is highly treatable when caught early, with a 90 percent survival rate.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, and the risk rises steadily with age.

Millions of Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every year, but most cases are highly treatable when found early.

Lung cancer is one of the most common—and deadliest—cancers, accounting for more deaths than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined.

A potent food and medicine, limes were used to treat and prevent scurvy in the 18th century.

Lymphoma starts in a single lymph node region and can potentially spread to organs like the liver, lungs, and bone marrow.

About one in 87 U.S. women will develop ovarian cancer in their lifetime, the most lethal cancer affecting the female reproductive system.