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Cancers

List of all types of cancer. More to come!

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a cancer of the bone marrow and the white blood cells.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute myeloid leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells. In acute myeloid leukemia, there are too many blood cells called myoblasts.
Anal Cancer
Anal cancer is an uncommon cancer that is not to be confused with colorectal cancer. The etiology, risk factors and treatment are all different from colorectal cancer.
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. It is also the least dangerous skin cancer, as it rarely spreads.
Bile Duct Cancer | Cholangiocarcinoma
Bile duct cancer or cholangiocarcinoma, as it is also known, is a rare cancer of the bile ducts which drain bile from the liver into the small intestine.
Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer occurs when malignant cells multiply within the bladder. The bladder has three layers of tissue.
Bone Cancer
Bone cancer is a very rare form of cancer that begins in a bone. Bone cancer can begin in any bone of the body, but it most commonly begins in one of the long bones of the body, such as an arm or a leg.
Brain Tumor
A brain tumor is a mass of cancerous tissue found in the brain. Primary brain tumors are tumors that begin in the brain, and secondary brain tumors are tumors that have spread to the brain from other parts of the body.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breast, either in the milk-producing ducts or in the lobules, which are sacs of tissue where breast milk is produced and stored.
Burkitt Lymphoma
Burkitt lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. Though it most often occurs in children in Africa, it also occurs in North America as well.
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary central nervous system lymphoma is a unique type of lymphoma that appears mostly in patients whose immune systems are severely compromised or who have AIDS (Aquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).
Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is almost always caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). A PAP test can identify potentially precancerous cells in the cervix.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is the second most common type of leukemia in adults. Leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells, which originate in the bone marrow.
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Chronic myelogenous leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells that starts in the bone marrow. Chronic myelogenous leukemia is also known as chronic myeloid leukemia.
Colon Cancer
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, includes cancers of the colon and rectum. It is the fourth most common cancer in the United States.
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that manifests in the skin. It is a rare cancer, affecting only one in a million people.
Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial cancer is a cancer of the uterus that begins in the endometrium, which is the layer of cells that form the lining of the uterus.
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer is a cancer of the cells lining the esophagus. The esophagus is the long tube that runs from the throat to the stomach.
Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors
Extragonadal germ cell tumors are a rare form of cancer that develops in the germ cells, which are reproductive cells that develop into sperm in males and eggs in females.
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder cancer is a rare cancer that begins in the gallbladder. Unfortunately, there are often no symptoms of gallbladder cancer when it is in its earliest stages, making it difficult to diagnose.
Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumor
A carcinoid tumor is a rare type of tumor that secretes hormones into your bloodstream, causing a variety of signs and symptoms.
Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor
Gestational trophoblastic tumor is a rare tumor found in women of childbearing age. A gestational trophoblastic tumor can literally fake the signs and symptoms of pregnancy.
Hairy Cell Leukemia
Hairy cell leukemia is a rare, slow-growing form of chronic leukemia that does not develop into acute leukemia. There is no cure, but hairy cell leukemia can be kept in remission for years.
Head and Neck Cancer
The term “head and neck cancer” refers to a group of cancers that occur in the head and neck area, including cancers of the mouth, lip, nose, throat, salivary glands, sinuses, pharynx, larynx, and lymph nodes in the neck.
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Hodgkin’s lymphoma, also known as Hodgkin’s disease, is a type of lymphoma, which is a cancer of the lymphatic system.
Hypopharyngeal Cancer
Hypopharyngeal cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that is very rare. It is a cancer of the hypopharynx, which is the area where the larynx and the esophagus meet.
Intraocular Melanoma
Intraocular melanona, also known as eye melanoma, is a rare form of cancer that begins in the tissues of the eye called the uvea.
Islet Cell Tumors
Islet cell tumors are cancerous cells that form in the tissues of the pancreas. Islet cell tumors are also called neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas.
Kaposi’s Sarcoma
Kaposi’s sarcoma is a cancer of the connective tissue that causes abnormal tissue to grow under the skin and in the lining of the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose and throat.
Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer is a cancer that originates in the kidneys. There are two main types of kidney cancer, renal cell carcinoma and urothelial cell carcinoma.
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngeal cancer is also known as cancer of the larynx. The larynx is the voice box, and it is located just below the throat in the neck.
Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer
Lip and oral cavity cancer belongs to the family of head and neck cancers, and is any cancerous tissue that is located in the oral cavity, including the lips.
Liver Cancer
Liver cancer is a cancer that begins in the liver. In the United States, most cancers found in the liver are the result of cancers in other parts of the body spreading to the liver.
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. It is also the leading cause of cancer deaths within the U.S., among both men and women.
Melanoma
Melanoma is a deeply rooted skin cancer that arises from the melanocytes, a type of cells found in moles that produce melanin.
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer that is also known as neuroendocrine carcinoma.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a very rare type of cancer that occurs in the lining of the body’s major organs.
Mouth Cancer
Mouth cancer is one of the cancers that is part of the group of head and neck cancers. It refers to cancer that occurs in any area of the mouth, including the lips, tongue, inside of the cheeks, gums, and roof or floor of the mouth.
Multiple Myeloma
Multiply myeloma is a type of cancer of the white blood cells called the plasma cells. Plasma cells are present in your bone marrow, and are responsible for making proteins called antibodies to help the body fight infections.
Mycosis Fungoides
Mycosis fungoides is the most common type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a type of lymphoma that initially occurs on the skin.
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders in which the bone marrow does not make enough healthy blood cells. This results in poorly formed blood cells that are dysfunctional.
Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer
Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer occurs in the nasal cavity, which is the hollow area behind the nose, and in the sinuses close to the nose.
Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Nasopharyngeal cancer is a cancer that originates in the nasopharynx, which is the uppermost region of the throat behind the nose.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, also known as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, is a cancer of the lymph nodes. In non-Hodgkin lymphoma, tumors develop from a type of white blood cell called lymphocytes.
Oropharyngeal Cancer
Signs and Symptoms of Oropharyngeal Cancer Oropharyngeal cancer is a cancer that occurs in the middle part of the pharynx, which includes the back of the tongue, the soft palate, and the sides and back wall of the throat. Most oropharyngeal cancer is of the squamous cell carcinoma type, in which thin, flat cells line [...]
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is a type of primary bone cancer that affects the long bones of the arms and legs, and sometimes the skull, pelvis and jaw.
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is a cancerous growth that grows on an ovary. Tumors on the ovary can be benign or malignant; most ovarian tumors are benign.
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a cancer of the tissues of the pancreas. The most common type of pancreatic cancer is called an adenocarcinoma, which accounts for 95% of all pancreatic cancers.
Penile Cancer
Penile cancer is a cancer that originates in the tissues of the penis. The most common penile cancer is penile squamous cell carcinoma, which behaves similarly to other squamous cell carcinomas of the skin.
Pheochromocytoma
A pheochromocytoma is a rare type of adrenal gland tumor.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a cancer that grows in the prostate gland. It is the third most common cancer in men, and rarely found in men under age forty.
Rectal Cancer
Rectal cancer is a cancer that develops in the rectum, which is the last ten inches of the colon. Rectal and colorectal cancer are essentially the same, with the only difference being the location of the cancer in the colon.
Retinoblastoma
Retinoblastoma is a rare cancer that starts in the retina of the eye. Retinoblastoma most commonly affects young children under the age of six, although it sometimes affects adults as well.
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary gland cancer is a rare cancer that begins in the salivary glands, which are found in the mouth, neck and throat.
Sezary Syndrome
Sezary syndrome is a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma belonging to the family of cutaneous t-cell lymphomas.
Small Intestine Cancer
Small intestine cancer, otherwise known as small bowel cancer, occurs in the small intestine, which is located between the stomach and the large intestine, or colon.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer, second to basal cell carcinoma. The other common type of skin cancer is melanoma.
Stomach Cancer
Stomach cancer, otherwise known as gastric cancer, usually begins in the mucus-producing cells that line the inside of the stomach.
Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is cancer of the testicles, which are part of the male reproductive system. The testicles produce sperm and male sex hormones, such as testosterone.
Throat Cancer
Throat cancer refers to the cancer that develops in the throat, namely the pharynx, the larynx or the tonsils.
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid, which is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the throat area at the base of the Adam’s apple that produces special hormones that regulate the body.
Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter
Transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis and ureter is a cancer that forms in the cells that line the renal pelvis or ureter.
Urethral Cancer
Urethral cancer is cancer that begins in the cells that line the urethra, a tube that carries the urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
Uterine Sarcoma
Uterine sarcoma is a very rare type of cancer that forms in the muscles of the uterus or in the tissues that support the uterus.
Vaginal Cancer
Vaginal cancer is a rare cancer that occurs in the vagina. There are two main types of vaginal cancer, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma.
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvar cancer occurs in the vulva, which is the outer skin of the female genitalia. Vulvar cancer accounts for about 4% of all female gynecological cancers.
Wilms Tumor
Wilms tumor is a very rare cancer of the kidneys that occurs primarily in young children under the age of five. Approximately 500 cases are diagnosed in the US annually, usually in children aged three to four.