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Common Cancer Types The list of common cancers includes cancers that are diagnosed with the greatest frequency in the United States. Cancer incidence statistics from the American Cancer Society and other resources were used to create the list. Sep 17, 2006 Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the cervix. The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus. Oct 4, 2006 Skin Cancer - Merkel Cell Carcinoma Merkel cell carcinoma, also called neuroendocrine carcinoma, is a very rare type of skin cancer that develops when Merkel cells grow out of control. Merkel cell carcinoma starts most often in areas of skin exposed to the sun, such as the head, neck, arms, and legs. Oct 3, 2006 Thyroid Cancer Thyroid cancer is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the tissues of the thyroid gland. Oct 1, 2006 Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the prostate. Sep 26, 2006 Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the pancreas. Sep 26, 2006 Melanoma Melanoma is a disease in which malignant cells form in the skin cells called melanocytes, the cells that color the skin. Sep 26, 2006 Small Cell Lung Cancer Small cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the lung. Sep 21, 2006 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Non-small cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the lung. Sep 21, 2006 Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia Adult acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts (a type of white blood cell), red blood cells, or platelets. Sep 19, 2006 |
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