TYPES OF CANCER
Adrenal Cancer
If you have adrenal cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about adrenal cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Anal Cancer
If you have anal cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about anal cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it’s found, and how it’s treated.
Bile Duct Cancer
If you have bile duct cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out more about bile duct cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it’s found, and how it’s treated.
Bone Cancer
Many types of cancer can start in the bones. The most common types, osteosarcoma and Ewing tumors (Ewing sarcomas), occur most often in children and teens and are covered elsewhere. Here, we’ll focus on types of bone cancers that are more common in adults.
Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors in Adults
If your child has a brain or spinal cord tumor, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about brain and spinal cord tumors in children, including risk factors, symptoms, and how they are found and treated. (For information on adult tumors see Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors in Adults.)
Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors in Children
If you have a brain or spinal cord tumor or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can be helpful. Here you can find out all about brain and spinal cord tumors in adults, including risk factors, symptoms, and how they are found and treated. (For information on children’s tumors see Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors in Children.)
Breast Cancer
Whether you or a loved one are worried about developing breast cancer, have just been diagnosed, are going through breast cancer treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, this detailed information can help you find the answers you need.
(For information on breast cancer in men, see Breast Cancer in Men.)
Breast Cancer For Men
If you have breast cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about breast cancer in men, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
(For information on breast cancer in women see Breast Cancer.)
Cancer in Adolescents
Whether you or your teen has just been diagnosed with cancer, is going through treatment, or is trying to stay well after treatment, we can help you find the answers you need.
Cancer in Children
Whether your child has just been diagnosed with cancer, is going through treatment, or is trying to stay well after treatment, we can help you find the answers you need.
Cancer in Young Adults
Whether you or a loved one has just been diagnosed with cancer, is going through treatment, or is trying to stay well after treatment, we can help you find the answers you need.
Cancer of Unknown Primary
If you have a cancer of unknown primary or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about cancers of unknown primary, including risk factors, symptoms, how they are found, and how they are treated.
Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer can often be found early, and sometimes even prevented, by having regular screening tests. If detected early, cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treatable cancers.
Colorectal Cancer
Whether you or a loved one are worried about getting colorectal cancer, have just been diagnosed, are going through colorectal cancer treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, this detailed information can help you find the answers you need.
Endometrial Cancer
If you have endometrial cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about endometrial cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it’s found, and how it’s treated.
Esophagus Cancer
Cancers that start in the esophagus are much more common in men than in women. Many of these cancers are linked to tobacco or alcohol use, or to excess body weight.
Ewing Family of Tumors
If you or your child has a Ewing tumor (also known as Ewing sarcoma), knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about the Ewing family of tumors, including risk factors, symptoms, how they are found, and how they are treated.
Eye Cancer
If you have eye cancer (ocular melanoma) or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about ocular melanoma, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated. (For information on the most common type of eye cancer in children, see Retinoblastoma. For information about intraocular lymphoma, see Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.)
Gallbladder Cancer
If you have gallbladder cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out more about gallbladder cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it’s found, and how it’s treated.
Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors
If you have a gastrointestinal carcinoid tumor or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors, including risk factors, symptoms, how they are found, and how they are treated.
Head And Neck Cancers
Head and neck cancers can have many different names depending on where the cancer starts. For example, cancers that start in the throat (pharynx), can be called nasopharyngeal (for the upper throat behind the nose), oropharyngeal (for the middle throat behind the mouth), or hypopharyngeal (for the lower throat).
Hodgkin Lymphoma
Hodgkin lymphoma (Hodgkin disease) is a cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are part of the body’s immune system.
Kaposi Sarcoma
If you have Kaposi sarcoma or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about Kaposi sarcoma, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer is also called renal cancer. It is one of the ten most common cancers in adults. Wilms tumor (or nephroblastoma) is a type of kidney cancer in children. The information here is only about kidney cancer in adults.
Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer
If you have laryngeal or hypopharyngeal cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers, including risk factors, symptoms, how they are found, and how they are treated.
Leukemia
Leukemia is a cancer of the early blood-forming cells. Most often, leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells, but some leukemias start in other blood cell types. There are several types of leukemia, which are divided based mainly on whether the leukemia is acute (fast growing) or chronic (slower growing), and whether it starts in myeloid cells or lymphoid cells. Different types of leukemia have different treatment options and outlooks.
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) in Adults
Acute lymphocytic (or lymphoblastic) leukemia is sometimes called ALL. It starts in the bone marrow where blood cells are made. It is more common in children than in adults.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in Adults
Acute myeloid leukemia is also called acute myelocytic leukemia, acute myelogenous leukemia, acute granulocytic leukemia, acute non-lymphocytic leukemia, or sometimes just AML. It is most common in older people. For information on AML in children, see Leukemia
in Children.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer that starts in white blood cells (called lymphocytes) in the bone marrow. CLL mainly affects older adults and accounts for about one-third of all leukemias.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is also known as chronic myelogenous leukemia. It’s a type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood. About 15% of leukemias in adults are CML.
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) is a type of cancer that starts in blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood. It affects mainly older adults.
Leukemia in Children
Leukemia is the most common cancer in children and teens, accounting for almost 1 out of 3 cancers. Most childhood leukemias are acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Most of the remaining cases are acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Chronic leukemias are rare in children.
Liver Cancer
If you have liver cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about liver cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Lung Cancer
There are different types of lung cancer. Knowing which type you have is important because it affects your treatment options and your outlook (prognosis). If you aren’t sure which type of lung cancer you have, ask your doctor so you can get the right information.
Lung Carcinoid Tumor
If you have a lung carcinoid tumor or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about lung carcinoid tumors, including risk factors, symptoms, how they are found, and how they are treated.
Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (Adults)
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (sometimes called NHL, or just lymphoma) is a cancer that starts in cells called lymphocytes, which are part of the body’s immune system. This information is about NHL in adults. (See Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children for information on pediatric NHL.)
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (sometimes called NHL, or just lymphoma) is a cancer that starts in cells called lymphocytes, which are part of the body’s immune system. NHL is not common in children and teens, but it can occur.
Lymphoma of the Skin
Lymphoma is a cancer that starts in cells that are part of the body’s immune system. Rare lymphomas that start in the skin are called skin lymphomas (or cutaneous lymphomas).
If you have a skin lymphoma or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about skin lymphomas, including risk factors, symptoms, how they are found, and how they are treated.
Malignant Mesothelioma
If you have malignant mesothelioma or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about malignant mesothelioma, including risk factors, symptoms, how it’s found, and how it’s treated.
Multiple Myeloma
If you have multiple myeloma or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about multiple myeloma, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
If you have a myelodysplastic syndrome or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about myelodysplastic syndromes, including risk factors, symptoms, how they are found, and how they are treated.
Nasal Cavity (Nose) and Paranasal Sinus Cancer
If you have a nasal cavity or paranasal sinus cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help. Here you can learn more about nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancers, including risk factors, symptoms, how they’re found, and how they’re treated.
Nasopharyngeal Cancer
If you have nasopharyngeal cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help. Here you can find out about nasopharyngeal cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it’s found, and how it’s treated.
Neuroblastoma
If your child has neuroblastoma, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about neuroblastoma, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Oral Cavity (Mouth) and Oropharyngeal (Throat) Cancer
Oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers start in the mouth or throat. If you have one of these cancers or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out about oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers, including things like risk factors, symptoms, how they’re found, and how they’re treated.
Osteosarcoma
If you or your child has osteosarcoma, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about osteosarcoma, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Ovarian Cancer
If you have ovarian cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about ovarian cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Pancreatic Cancer
Most pancreatic cancers are exocrine cancers. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), or islet cell tumors, are less common but tend to have a better outlook (prognosis).
If you have pancreatic cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about pancreatic cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET)
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), or islet cell tumors, are less common than pancreatic cancer but tend to have a better outlook (prognosis).
If you have a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about pancreatic NETs, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Penile Cancer
If you have penile cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out about penile cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it’s found, and how it’s treated.
Pituitary Tumors
If you have a pituitary tumor or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about pituitary tumors, including risk factors, symptoms, how they are found, and how they are treated.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men (after skin cancer), but it can often be treated successfully. If you have prostate cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about prostate cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Retinoblastoma
If your child has retinoblastoma, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about retinoblastoma, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Rhabdomyosarcoma
If you or your child has rhabdomyosarcoma, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about rhabdomyosarcoma, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Salivary Gland Cancer
If you have salivary gland cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can be helpful. Here you can find out all about salivary gland cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
If you have a soft tissue sarcoma or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about soft tissue sarcomas in adults, including risk factors, symptoms, how they’re found, and how they’re treated.
Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer. If you have skin cancer, it is important to know which type you have because it affects your treatment options and your outlook (prognosis). If you aren’t sure which type of skin cancer you have, ask your doctor so you can get the right information.
Basal and Squamous Cell Skin Cancer
These cancers are most often found in areas exposed to the sun, such as the head, neck, and arms, but they also can occur elsewhere. They are very common but are also usually very treatable. Here you can find out all about these cancers, including risk factors, symptoms, how they are found, and how they are treated.
Melanoma Skin Cancer
Melanoma is less common than some other types of skin cancer, but it is more likely to grow and spread. If you have melanoma or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about melanoma, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Merkel Cell Skin Cancer
If you have Merkel cell skin cancer (carcinoma) or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about this type of cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it’s found, and how it’s treated.
Small Intestine Cancer
If you have small intestine cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about small intestine cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Stomach Cancer
If you have stomach cancer (also known as gastric cancer) or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about stomach cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Testicular Cancer
If you have testicular cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about testicular cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it’s found, and how it’s treated.
Thymus Cancer
If you have thymus cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about thymus cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Thyroid Cancer
If you have thyroid cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about thyroid cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Uterine Sarcoma
If you have uterine sarcoma or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help. Here you can find information about uterine sarcoma, including risk factors, symptoms, how it’s found, and how it’s treated.
Vaginal Cancer
If you have vaginal cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about vaginal cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it’s found, and how it’s treated.
Vulvar Cancer
If you have vulvar cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about vulvar cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it’s found, and how it’s treated.
Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
If you have Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Wilms Tumor
f your child has a Wilms tumor, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about Wilms tumors, including risk factors, symptoms, how they are found, and how they are treated.
