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Thyroid Cancer
Cancer that begins in the thyroid gland, located at the base of the neck.
Lung Cancer
A type of cancer that begins in the lungs and is often associated with smoking.
Liver Cancer
Cancer that begins in the cells of the liver, a large organ that plays a vital role in metabolic functions.
Multiple Myeloma
Cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell, which helps fight infections by making antibodies.
Pancreatic Cancer
A type of cancer that begins in the pancreas, an organ behind the stomach that aids digestion.
Kidney Cancer
A type of cancer that originates in the kidneys, organs involved in filtering waste from the blood.
Brain Cancer
A type of cancer that can form in the brain or spinal cord and can disrupt various central nervous system functions.
Melanoma
A form of skin cancer that arises from pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes.
Colorectal Cancer
Cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, parts of the digestive system.
Ovarian Cancer
A type of cancer that begins in the ovaries, part of the female reproductive system.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
A group of blood cancers that develop in the lymphatic system from cells called lymphocytes.
Esophageal Cancer
Cancer that occurs in the esophagus, the long tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach.
Cervical Cancer
A type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus.
Endometrial Cancer
Cancer that occurs in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus or womb.
Hodgkin Lymphoma
A type of lymphoma characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells, which are an abnormal type of B lymphocyte.
Breast Cancer
Cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts, commonly affecting women but can also occur in men.
Testicular Cancer
Cancer that occurs in the testicles, or testes, which are located inside the scrotum and responsible for male reproductive functions.
Prostate Cancer
A type of cancer in men that occurs in the prostate gland, which produces seminal fluid.
Bladder Cancer
Cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder, the organ that stores urine.
Leukemia
Cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and lymphatic system.
Stomach Cancer
Also known as gastric cancer, it occurs in the lining of the stomach when cells grow uncontrollably.
Skin Cancer (Non-Melanoma)
Includes basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, which are the most common forms of skin cancer.
Oropharyngeal Cancer
Cancer found in the oropharynx, part of the throat behind the mouth that includes the tonsils.
Mesothelioma
A rare, aggressive cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs or abdomen. It is caused by exposure to asbestos.
Bone Cancer
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.
Glioblastoma
A fast-growing type of central nervous system cancer that forms from glial cells in the brain.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
A cancer of the blood and bone marrow that's most common in children. It affects white blood cells called lymphocytes.
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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.
Head and Neck Cancer
Cancers that start in the squamous cells lining the moist, mucosal surfaces inside the head and neck (for example, mouth, nose, and throat).
Gallbladder Cancer
Cancer that begins in the gallbladder, a small organ beneath the liver that stores bile.
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