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DIFFERENT KINDS OF CANCER A List of Common Cancer Types

DIFFERENT KINDS OF CANCER 

A List of Common Cancer Types

Note: This list is not exhaustive, and there are many other types of cancer that can occur.

Cancers of the Blood and Bone Marrow

Leukemia: Cancer of the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow.

Lymphoma: Cancer of the lymphatic system, a network of tissues and organs that help fight infection.

Multiple myeloma: Cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell.

Cancers of the Skin

Melanoma: A type of skin cancer that can spread to other parts of the body.

Basal cell carcinoma: A type of skin cancer that usually grows slowly and does not spread.

Squamous cell carcinoma: A type of skin cancer that can grow quickly and spread to other parts of the body.

Cancers of the Breast and Reproductive Organs

Breast cancer: Cancer of the breast tissue.

Ovarian cancer: Cancer of the ovaries.

Cervical cancer: Cancer of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus.

Endometrial cancer: Cancer of the lining of the uterus.

Prostate cancer: Cancer of the prostate gland in men.

Testicular cancer: Cancer of the testicles.

Cancers of the Digestive System

Colon cancer: Cancer of the large intestine.

Rectal cancer: Cancer of the rectum, the lower part of the large intestine.

Pancreatic cancer: Cancer of the pancreas, an organ that produces digestive enzymes and hormones.

Liver cancer: Cancer of the liver.

Stomach cancer: Cancer of the stomach.

Esophageal cancer: Cancer of the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.

Cancers of the Respiratory System

Lung cancer: Cancer of the lungs.

Laryngeal cancer: Cancer of the larynx, or voice box.

Cancers of the Brain and Nervous System

Brain cancer: Cancer of the brain.

Spinal cord cancer: Cancer of the spinal cord.

Other Cancers

Kidney cancer: Cancer of the kidneys.

Bladder cancer: Cancer of the bladder.

Thyroid cancer: Cancer of the thyroid gland, which produces hormones.

Bone cancer: Cancer of the bones.

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