List of cancer types
Cancer
Cancer (/ˈkænsər/), also known as a malignant tumor or malignant neoplasm, is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. The term "cancer" comes from the Latin cancer meaning "crab" or "creeping ulcer."
Types of Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer is a type of cancer that develops from breast tissue. It is one of the most common cancers in women, although it can also occur in men.
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women worldwide.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the prostate, a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. It is the third most common type of cancer in men and women in the United States.
Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer is the abnormal growth of skin cells. It most often develops on skin exposed to the sun, but can also occur on areas of your skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight.
Leukemia
Leukemia is a type of cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system.
Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins in infection-fighting cells of the immune system, called lymphocytes.
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