
A to Z List of Cancer Types - NCI
Alphabetical list of all cancers, with links to disease-specific and general information about treatment, coping, screening, prevention, clinical trials, and other topics.
Common Cancer Types - NCI
List of common cancer types, or cancers that are diagnosed with the greatest frequency in the United States; provides most recent incidence and mortality statistics for these cancers.
Cancers by Body Location/System - NCI - National Cancer Institute
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.
What Is Cancer? - NCI
Oct 11, 2021 · Explanations about what cancer is, how cancer cells differ from normal cells, and genetic changes that cause cancer to grow and spread.
Cancer Classification - SEER Training
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 …
Common Cancer Sites - Cancer Stat Facts
Cancer Statistical Fact Sheets are summaries of common cancer types developed to provide an overview of frequently-requested cancer statistics including incidence, mortality, survival, stage, …
Leukemia—Patient Version - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Leukemia is a broad term for cancers of the blood cells. The type of leukemia depends on the type of blood cell that becomes cancer and whether it grows quickly or slowly. Start here to find information …
Skin Cancer (Including Melanoma)—Patient Version - NCI
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 …
Liver and Bile Duct Cancer - NCI
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 …
Review: Categories of Cancer - SEER Training
Review: Categories of Cancer Here is what we have learned from Categories of Cancer Cancers can be classified based either on histological type or their primary site (the location where the cancer …