Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a cancer form that most commonly occurs in the salivary glands and other parts of the head and neck.
Cancer Types
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This is an extensive and in-depth repository of types of cancer where you can learn about treatment, symptoms, causes, prevention, screening, and the latest research. It is openly accessible to everyone and is one of the largest education resource on the web.
Cancer Type
Anal Cancer 



























































Anal cancer causes cancer cell formation within tissues of anus. It is human papillomavirus (HPV) infection causing bleeding from anus.
Astrocytoma 



























































Astrocytoma are a form of tumour that develops in the brain. They come from a specific glial cell called astrocytes, star-shaped brain cells
Bile Duct Cancer 



























































Bile duct cancer causes cancer cell formation from the epithelial cells of intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts, showing poor prognosis.
Bladder Cancer 



























































Bladder cancer is a common type of cancer that begins in urothelial cells inner lining of the bladder, mainly affecting the older adults.
Blood Cancer 



























































Blood cancer is caused by a dysfunctioning in cellular growth and behavior causing excessive production of WBCs in bone marrow.
Bone Cancer 



























































Bone cancer begins in the body, mainly affecting long bones like arms and legs, associated with hereditary factors and previous radiation
Brain Stem Glioma 



























































Brain stem glioma is a cancer of the central nervous system which begins when normal cells in the brain stem grow out of control,
Breast Cancer In Men 



























































Male breast cancer is rare cancer occurring in the breast tissue of men. It is more common among older men.
Cervical Cancer 



























































Cervical cancer is the cancer type that occurs in the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus connecting to the vagina.
Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors 



























































Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord tumor develops due to growth of abnormal cells within the tissues of brain and spinal cord among children.
Childhood Craniopharyngioma 



























































Childhood craniopharyngiomas are rare tumours commonly found near the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland.
Childhood Germ Cell Tumor 



























































Childhood Germ Cell Tumor is malignant cancers of germline cells affecting testis, ovary, and extragonadal sites of children aged 0–18 years.
Childhood Neuroblastoma 



























































Childhood Neuroblastoma begins in nerve cells outside the brain of infants and children and is often diagnosed during a prenatal period.
Colorectal Cancer 



























































Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, rectal cancer, or bowel cancer, is any cancer that affects the rectum and colon.
Desmoid Tumor 



























































Desmoid tumors are noncancerous tumors that develop in the connective tissue of structures such as bones, muscles, and ligaments.
Desmoplastic Infantile Ganglioglioma 



























































Desmoplastic Infantile Ganglioglioma is rare type of brain tumor occurs during childhood, originating in glial cells, the supportive cells in
Ependymoma - Childhood 



























































Childhood ependymoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord.
Esophageal Cancer 



























































Esophageal cancer is occurs in the esophagus, a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach.
Ewing Sarcoma - Childhood and Adolescence 



























































Ewing Sarcoma - Childhood and Adolescence is the second most common malignant bone tumor affecting children, adolescents and young adults.
Eye Cancer 



























































Eye cancer is detected by vision changes, light flashes, growing dark spot on iris, change in size or shape of pupil, redness or swelling.
Eyelid Cancer 



























































Eyelid cancer occurs on or in the eyelid categorized as epithelial tumor on the outer surface and begin from sebaceous (fat), or apocrine
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor - GIST 



























































Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) begins in the digestive system and affects the stomach and small intestine.
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease 



























































Gestational Trophoblastic disease is group of rare diseases in which abnormal trophoblast cells grow inside the uterus after conception.
Head Neck Cancer 



























































Head Neck Cancer causes cancer of mouth, sinuses, nose or throat with symptoms of lump, persistent sore throat, and trouble swallowing.
Hiv/Aids Associated Cancer 



























































People with HIV/AIDS are more susceptible to certain cancer types which are termed as HIV/AIDS associated cancers.
Hodgkin's Lymphoma 



























































Hodgkin's lymphoma is a rare tumor of the lymphatic system that is one of the most common cancers in young adults
Inflammatory Breast 



























































Inflammatory Breast Cancer is breast cancer type, occurs due to blockage of lymphatic vessels in skin covering the breast by cancer cells.
Kidney Cancer 



























































Kidney Cancer is disease where kidney cells become malignant and grow out of control, forming a tumor, occuring in lining of tiny tubes
Lacrimal Gland Tumor 



























































Lacrimal Gland Tumor is the tumor in one of the glands that produces tears. It can be benign or malignant, but half of these are benign.
Laryngeal And Hypopharyngeal Cancer 



























































Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal cancer is disease in which malignant cells form in tissues of the larynx and hypopharynx. Symptoms include
Medical Illustration of Ependymoma 



























































Medical Illustrations of Ependymoma is a rare CNS tumour that develops in the brain or spinal cord. These tumours can occur anywhere
Mesothelioma 



























































Mesothelioma is the cancer of thin tissue (mesothelium) that lines the lung, chest wall, and abdomen, mainly caused by asbestos exposure.
Metastatic Breast 



























































Metastatic breast cancer is cancer that has spread from the breast to other parts of the body. This type of cancer is various from normal
Multiple Myeloma 



























































Multiple Myeloma develops in white blood cells where cancerous plasma cells accumulate in bone marrow and crowd out healthy blood cells.
Nasopharyngeal Cancer 



























































Nasopharyngeal Cancer is cancer in which malignant cells form in tissues of nasopharynx resulting in trouble breathing, speaking, or hearing.
Neuroendocrine Tumors 



























































Neuroendocrine Tumors are cancers evolved from specialized cells called neuroendocrine cells and are rare occurring anywhere in the body.
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer 



























































Non-small cell lung cancer is most common of other lung cancer types, named for the kinds of cells found in the cancer and its visualization
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma 



























































Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is the cancer of the lymphatic system in which white blood cells grow abnormally in tumor form within the body.
Oral Cancer 



























































Cancer, occurring inside the mouth, is called Oral Cancer or Mouth cancer or Oral cavity cancer. It arises when there is uncontrolled growth
Overview of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia 



























































Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia is cancer of blood and bone marrow. It progresses rapidly and creates immature blood cells instead of mature ones.
Overview of Acute Myeloid Leukemia 



























































Acute Myeloid Leukemia is cancer of the blood and bone marrow with excess immature white blood cells, progressing with myeloid cells
Overview of Adrenal Gland Tumor 



























































Adrenal tumors are cancerous or noncancerous growths on the adrenal glands, the cause of which is unknown.
Overview of Amyloidosis 



























































Amyloidosis occurs when amyloid, an abnormal protein, builds up in the organs and interferes with normal function.
Overview of Appendix Cancer 



























































Cancer that begins in the appendix is known as primary appendix cancer. The appendix is a pouch-like tube that connects the cecum
Overview of B-Cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia And Hairy Cell Leukemia 



























































B-cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia are immature lymphocytes in blood. Hairy Cell Leukemia is abnormal lymphocytes with hair-like projections
Overview of Breast Cancer 



























































Breast cancer develops when cells in the breast divide and grow in an uncontrolled way creating a mass of tissue called as tumor.
Overview of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 



























































Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia is cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many immature lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell).
Overview of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia 



























































Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia is a type of blood cancer in which the bone marrow makes a large number of abnormal blood cells.
Overview of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia 



























































Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia is the type of blood and bone marrow, progressing slowly affecting older adults and causing symptoms for years.
Overview of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia 



























































Chronic Myeloid Leukemia is slowly progressing, uncommon blood-cell cancer that begins in bone marrow, caused by chromosome mutation.
Overview of Eosinophilic Leukemia 



























































Eosinophilic Leukemia is the form of blood cell cancer characterized by an elevated number of cells called eosinophils in the blood.
Overview of Liver Cancer 



























































Liver Cancer begins in the cells of liver damaged by birth defects, alcohol abuse, or chronic infection, and cirrhosis.
Overview of Melanoma 



























































Melanoma is skin cancer that begins in melanocytes controlling skin pigment. Melanoma cells extends from skin surface to deeper skin layers.
Overview of Meningioma 



























































Meningioma is a non-cancerous tumor that arises from membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord and grows very slowly.
Overview of T-cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia 



























































T-cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia is rare and aggressive cancer characterized by out of control growth of mature T-cells (T-lymphocytes).