Provides most recent incidence and mortality statistics for these cancers. A list of all cancers, organized by location and/or function in the body Cancers on the list are linked to information about treatment, supportive care, screening, prevention, clinical trials, and other topics. Explanations about what cancer is, how cancer cells differ from normal cells, and genetic changes that cause cancer to grow and spread. Cancer classification cancers are classified in two ways By the type of tissue in which the cancer originates (histological type) and by primary site, or the location in the body where the cancer first developed
This section introduces you to the first method Cancer classification based on histological type. Primary liver cancer is cancer that forms in the liver Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) is cancer that forms in the bile ducts Learn about the types of liver and bile duct cancer, causes and risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options from the national cancer institute. Leukemia is a broad term for cancers of the blood cells
Start here to find information on leukemia treatment, research, and statistics. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer The main types of skin cancer are squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma Most deaths from skin cancer are caused by melanoma Start here to find information on skin cancer treatment, causes and prevention, screening, research, and statistics. Bone cancer is rare and includes several types
Some bone cancers, including osteosarcoma and ewing sarcoma, are seen most often in children and young adults Start here to find information on bone cancer treatment, research, and statistics. Bladder cancer is cancer that forms in the tissues of the bladder Learn how bladder cancer starts and about the most common type, urothelial carcinoma.
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