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Thyroid Cancer

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Cancer that begins in the thyroid gland, located at the base of the neck.

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Lung Cancer

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A type of cancer that begins in the lungs and is often associated with smoking.

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Liver Cancer

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Cancer that begins in the cells of the liver, a large organ that plays a vital role in metabolic functions.

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Multiple Myeloma

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Cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell, which helps fight infections by making antibodies.

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Pancreatic Cancer

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A type of cancer that begins in the pancreas, an organ behind the stomach that aids digestion.

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Kidney Cancer

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A type of cancer that originates in the kidneys, organs involved in filtering waste from the blood.

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Brain Cancer

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A type of cancer that can form in the brain or spinal cord and can disrupt various central nervous system functions.

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Melanoma

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A form of skin cancer that arises from pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes.

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Colorectal Cancer

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Cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, parts of the digestive system.

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Ovarian Cancer

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A type of cancer that begins in the ovaries, part of the female reproductive system.

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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

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A group of blood cancers that develop in the lymphatic system from cells called lymphocytes.

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Esophageal Cancer

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Cancer that occurs in the esophagus, the long tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach.

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Cervical Cancer

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A type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus.

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Endometrial Cancer

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Cancer that occurs in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus or womb.

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Hodgkin Lymphoma

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A type of lymphoma characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells, which are an abnormal type of B lymphocyte.

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Breast Cancer

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Cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts, commonly affecting women but can also occur in men.

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Testicular Cancer

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Cancer that occurs in the testicles, or testes, which are located inside the scrotum and responsible for male reproductive functions.

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Prostate Cancer

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A type of cancer in men that occurs in the prostate gland, which produces seminal fluid.

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Bladder Cancer

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Cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder, the organ that stores urine.

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Leukemia

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Cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and lymphatic system.

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Stomach Cancer

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Also known as gastric cancer, it occurs in the lining of the stomach when cells grow uncontrollably.

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Skin Cancer (Non-Melanoma)

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Includes basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, which are the most common forms of skin cancer.

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Oropharyngeal Cancer

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Cancer found in the oropharynx, part of the throat behind the mouth that includes the tonsils.

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Mesothelioma

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A rare, aggressive cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs or abdomen. It is caused by exposure to asbestos.

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Bone Cancer

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Cancer that forms in the cells of the bones; primary bone cancer is rare and starts in the bones, while secondary has spread from another part of the body.

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Glioblastoma

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A fast-growing type of central nervous system cancer that forms from glial cells in the brain.

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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

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A cancer of the blood and bone marrow that's most common in children. It affects white blood cells called lymphocytes.

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Soft Tissue Sarcoma

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A group of cancers that begin in the tissues that connect, support, and surround other body structures, such as muscle, fat, blood vessels, nerves, and tendons.

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Head and Neck Cancer

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Cancers that start in the squamous cells lining the moist, mucosal surfaces inside the head and neck (for example, mouth, nose, and throat).

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Gallbladder Cancer

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Cancer that begins in the gallbladder, a small organ beneath the liver that stores bile.

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