This page will be continually updated, as new research and infomation is released daily. This lists almost every cancer known, there may be a few missing. I do not claim any rights to this information, the credit goes to the American Cancer Society. If you would like to take a look at their website, please do, here is the link: http://www.cancer.org/.
To understand cancer, you must first understand what cancer is and how it develops. Cancer develops when abnormal cells in parts of the body divide uncontrollably. In the normal human body, cells divide, go through a normal cell life, then die and new ones are born. In a body with cancer, the old cells do not die. Instead, the newly born cells only add on and thus a tumor forms. Please, keep in mind that cancers are named after the part of the body that they originate in.
They are in alphabetical order, as follows:
To understand cancer, you must first understand what cancer is and how it develops. Cancer develops when abnormal cells in parts of the body divide uncontrollably. In the normal human body, cells divide, go through a normal cell life, then die and new ones are born. In a body with cancer, the old cells do not die. Instead, the newly born cells only add on and thus a tumor forms. Please, keep in mind that cancers are named after the part of the body that they originate in.
They are in alphabetical order, as follows:
Adrenal Cancer
Adrenal Cancer is of course cancer of the adrenal glands. There are two main parts to the adrenal glands, the cortex and the medulla. Cancer can be had in both areas.
Adrenal Cortical CancerCancer found in the cortex of the adrenal glands. Most of the time, this cancer is found because of the symptoms it causes. Symptoms are:
-Weight gain/loss and swelling
-Early puberty in children
-Excess facial or body hair in women
-Pain and/or a feeling of fullness
Adrenal Cancer is rare and affects an average age of 45-50, even though it can affect any age. It seems to occur more often in women.
The following may be some causes and risk factors:
-Smoking
-Changes in DNA
-Exposure to cancer-causing chemicals and/or radiation
-Family history
Anal Cancer
The anus is the opening at the end of the large intestines, following the rectum. The anus allows the body to rid itself of waste (stool). It is made of squamous cells. Symptoms are as follows:
-Bleeding and/or significant itching around the anus.
-Pain in the anal area
-Small, narrow stools
-Swollen lymph nodes in the anal and/or groin area
-Abnormal discharge from the anus
The average age of people who develop this cancer are normally in their 60's. There are more cases of women who have this, than men.
Though, the exact cause of Anal Cancer in not yet known, some causes are as follows:
-It has been linked with HPV
-A personal history of cervical, vaginal, and/or vulvular cancers
-HIV/AIDS
-Anal sex
-Smoking
-Weakened immune system
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Cancer typically starts in the lining of the bladder and progresses to the bladder wall.
Like every other cancer, bladder cancer can be found at any age, but is most often found in people who are age 55+. There are more cases of bladder cancer in men, than women. It is also more common in Caucasians, than African-Americans.
Risk Factors are as follows:
-Smoking
-Age
-Gender
-Race
-Family or personal history
-Bladder birth defects
-Previous treatments
-Arsenic in drinking water
-Not staying hydrated
Symptoms are as follows:
-Blood in the urine
-Change in flow, habits, and frequency of urination
Like every other cancer, bladder cancer can be found at any age, but is most often found in people who are age 55+. There are more cases of bladder cancer in men, than women. It is also more common in Caucasians, than African-Americans.
Risk Factors are as follows:
-Smoking
-Age
-Gender
-Race
-Family or personal history
-Bladder birth defects
-Previous treatments
-Arsenic in drinking water
-Not staying hydrated
Symptoms are as follows:
-Blood in the urine
-Change in flow, habits, and frequency of urination
Bone Cancer
There are two types of cells that make up bones: osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Cancer can occur in both types of cells.
Bone cancer can occur at any age and does not discriminate against any race.
Causes and risk factors are as follows:
-Many think that significant bone injury causes Bone Cancer, this, however, has not been proven.
-Previous treatment/radiation
-Bone marrow transplants
-Age
-Known bone diseases
Symptoms are as follows:
-Pain in the bone
-Swelling or lumps
-Bone fractures due to the size of some tumors
-Weight loss
-Fatigue
-Trouble breathing
-Coughing
Brain Cancer
Brain Cancer in Adults
Tumors, benign or malignant, can form in any part of the brain or spinal cord.
Brain Cancer occurs in both children and adults, does not discriminate against age or race, but does occur more commonly in men, than women.
Causes and risk factors are as follows:
-Radiation exposure
-Family history
-Immune system disorders
-Exposure to certain chemicals
Symptoms are as follows:
-Seizures
-Trouble speaking
-A sudden change in mood
-A sudden change in personality
-Weakness and/or paralysis of parts of the body
-Changes in vision, hearing, or other senses
Brain Cancer in Children
Brain Cancer is the second most common cancer in children. No statistics are different than that of an adult and boys do appear to develop brain tumors more than girls, just as in adults.
Causes and risk factors are generally the same, as are the symptoms.
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer in Women
The female human breast is basically composed of milk ducts, fatty tissue, and lymph nodes. Cancer can occur in any of these. Just like lumps found in any part of the body, they are not always cancerous. There are breast lumps which are benign, these lumps are called fibroadenomas, or fibroids for short. Any lump should be checked out, but fibroids are nothing to worry yourself over and they cannot become cancerous.
Cancerous lumps, however, are a bit different.
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer among women in the US. It is also the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. Breast Cancer death rates have been decreasing due to early detection. It is more common in Caucasian women than any other race, but African-American women have a higher mortality rate from it than any other race. Though, there have been cases of Breast Cancer patients in Asians, Hispanics, and Native Americans, their rate of developing Breast Cancer is much lower.
Causes and risk factors are as follows:
-Gender, men can develop breast cancer, but it is much more common in women
-Age
-Family or personal history
-Race
-Dense breast tissue
-Women with benign breast tumors and/or conditions
-Women who started menstration before age 12
-Birth control pills
-Previous radiation
-Not having children or having them later in life
-Not breast feeding
-Alcohol use
-Obesity
-Lack of exercise
Symptoms are as follows:
-All women should do self examinations, even female children.
-Breast lumps are usually very clear and easy to find, though there are types of Breast Cancer that do not require a lump.
-Swelling of all or part of the breast
-Pain in the breast
-Skin irritation and/or dimpling
-Nipple pain and/or a nipple turning inward
-Redness, scaliness, and/or thickening of skin and/or nipple
-Nipple discharge other than breast milk
Breast Cancer in Men
Many people don't believe that men can develop Breast Cancer, the sad truth is that they can. Also, many men will refuse to believe that they can develop Breast Cancer, because they view it as a female cancer. Women...educate your men!
Breast Cancer in men, for the most part, is the same. The causes and risk factors are the same, with some exceptions:
-Men with Klinefelter Syndrome
-Liver disease
-Estrogen treatments
-Certain occupations
Symptoms are also the same with the exception of the fact that men have much smaller breast, therefore, a tumor is usually more visible.
Cervical Cancer
The cervix is the lower part of the uterus.
Most cases of Cervical Cancer rarely occurs in women younger than 20 and is most common in women younger than 50. Cervical Cancer does not discriminate against race.
Causes and risk factors are as follows:
-The biggest cause is HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)
-Smoking
-Weakened immune system
-Birth control pills
-Chlamydia
-Diet
-Having a child at a young age
-Family history
Symptoms are as follows:
-Abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as: bleeding after sex, a pelvic exam, douching, after menopause, between periods, heavier or longer periods
-Pain during sex
-Abnormal discharge from the vagina, not your normal period
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer, most of you can discern, is a cancer in the colon and rectum of a person. It is the fourth most common cancer in the US, claiming victims that are both men and women. Though it can be found in anyone, it is more common with people in their 50's and risk increases with age.
You are even more at risk if:
-You've had a colonoscopy done and the results showed polyps. Polyps are growths inside the colon or rectum that may become cancerous.
-Also, if you eat a high fat diet
-Have a family or personal history of Colorectal Cancer
-Have Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
Symptoms can be
-Blood in the stool
-Small, narrow stools
-A significant change in bowel habits or frequency
-General stomach discomfort
Screening is always a good thing. If caught early, it can be easily cured.
Esophageal Cancer
The esophagus is the tube the connects the throat to the stomach and carries food.
It is more common in men, than women. It does not discriminate against race, though, some countries are at a higher risk of development, such as: Iran, Northern China, India, and Southern Africa.
Causes and risk factors are as follows:
-Age
-Gender
-Tobacco and alcohol use
-Diet
-Obesity
-Exposure to certain chemicals
-Stomach bacteria
-Other cancers of the digestive tract.
Symptoms are as follows:
-Trouble swallowing
-Pain in the chest, pressure, and/or burning
-Weight loss
-Hoarseness
-Hiccups
-Pneumonia
-High calcium levels
Eye Cancer
The eyeball has three main parts: the eyeball itself, or globe, the orbit, and the adnexal structures. Cancer can be had in all three parts. Eye cancer falls into two main catagories: Intraocular Cancers and Orbital and Adnexal Cancers.
Eye Cancer can occur at any age, but most occur at ages 50+. It does not discriminate against gender. Eye Cancer is, however, more common in Caucasians than African-Americans or Asians.
Causes and risk factors are as follows:
-Race
-Age
-Skin and Eye color; Light skinned and people with light colored eyes are much more likely to develop Eye Cancer. For example, people with blue eyes are more likely to develop this, than people with brown eyes.
-Skin Exposure
-Certain occupations
Symptoms are as follows:
-Dark spots on the iris
Retinoblastoma
Retinoblastoma starts in the retina, which is the very back part of the eye.
Though Retinoblastoma is rare, it is the most common Eye Cancer in children. The average age of diagnosis is age 2 and rarely over age 6+. It occurs equally in all races, genders, and in both the right and left eyes.
Causes and risk factors are as follows:
-Age
-Heredity
Symptoms are as follows:
-When a light is shined in the child's eye, the pupil will appear pink or white, whereas a normal child's pupil will appear red.
-Vision problems
-Eye pain
-Redness in the white part of the eye
-Bleeding in the eye
-A pupil that does not get smaller in size when a light is shined in it
Gallbladder Cancer
The gallbladder is a small organ under the liver, that stores bile. Bile helps to digest and breakdown food. Bile is made in the liver.
If surgical removal of the gallbladder is necessary due to Gallbladder Cancer, don't fret too much. Many people live very normal lives without their gallbladder as it is not a vital organ, like the brain, lungs, or heart.
There have been more cases of Gallbladder Cancer in women, than men. The average age that Gallbladder Cancer is found is about age 65. It is highest in the Hispanic and Native American populations. Risk is lowest among African-Americans. Gallbladder Cancer is much more common in Asia, Eastern Europe, and South America.
Causes and risk factors are as follows:
-Gallstones
-Obesity
-Race
-Age
-Bile Duct abnormalities
-Polyps
-Cysts
-Exposure to chemicals
-Typhoid
-Family history
Symptoms are as follows:
-Abdominal pain
-Neusea
-Vomiting
-Jaundice
-Gallbladder enlargement
-Loss of appetite
-Weight loss
-Itching
-Black, tarry stools
-Swelling
Bile Duct Cancer
The bile ducts are tubes that connect the liver, gallbladder, and small intestines.
Bile Duct Cancer is much more common in Asia and the Middle East, because of a common parasitic infection found in the bile duct. Just like many other cancers, it can occur at any age, but is more commonly found in people aged 65-80.
Causes and risk factors are as follows:
-Diseases of the liver and/or bile ducts
-Liver infections
-Age
-Exposure to Thorotrast and/or asbestos, radon, and other such chemicals
-Family history
-Smoking
-Diabetes
-Pancreatitis
-Hepatitis B and C
Symptoms are as follows:
-Juandice, which is a yellowing of the skin and/or whites of the eyes
Symptoms are as follows:
-Juandice, which is a yellowing of the skin and/or whites of the eyes
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Hypopharyngeal Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukemia
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Non-small Cell
Small Cell
Lymphoma
Hodgkin Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Mesothelioma
Multiple Myeloma
Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Neuroblastoma
Oral Cancer
Mouth Cancer
Lip Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Gum Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Paranasal Sinus Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Penile Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Salivary Gland Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial Cancer originates in the lining of the uterus, which is what the endometrium is.
Endometrial Cancer is the most common cancer found in a woman's reproductive system.
Cause and risk factors are as follows:
-Hormone levels
-Estrogen Therapy
-Birth control pills
-No pregnancies
-Total number of menstral cycles
-Obesity
-Ovarian tumors
-High fat diet
-Diabetes
-Family history
-Breast and/or ovarian cancers
-Previous radiation
Symptoms are as follows:
-Abnormal vaginal bleeding
-Pelvic pain and/or feeling of fulness
-Unexplained weight loss/gain
Vaginal Cancer
Vulvar Cancer
Skin Cancer
Basal Cell Skin Cancer
Squamous Cell Skin Cancer
Melanoma
Thymus Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
