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Cancer of any type occurs when mutated cells in a region of the body form and begin overtaking healthy cells. Oncologists typically classify types of cancer according to which organ or body region it has attacked.
Below you can learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options for just some of the cancers we treat.
Cancer overview
Cancer is a group of related diseases caused by uncontrolled cell growth. There are over 100 types of cancer, including those listed below.
Cancer treatment and detection are becoming more advanced resulting in fewer deaths, and many cancers can be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices and avoiding known risk factors.
Learn more about risk factors, causes, symptoms and treatments.
Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is the result of uncontrolled growth of cells in the tissue of the bladder, a small hollow organ in the pelvis region responsible...
Read MoreBrain Cancer & Spinal Cancer
Spine and brain cancer cause tumors in the central nervous system. Symptoms of these cancers can vary considerably, including pain, weakness and numbness...
Read MoreBreast Cancer
Breast cancer occurs when normal cells in the breast begin to grow out of control and result in a cancerous tumor(s). According to the American...
Read MoreCervical Cancer
Cervical cancer occurs in a woman’s cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects it to the vagina. Regular Pap smears and...
Read MoreColon & Rectal Cancer
As the third most common type of cancer in the United States, colon and rectal cancer, together known as colorectal cancer, occurs when cancer cells...
Read MoreEndometrial Cancer
Endometrial cancer, or uterine cancer, develops in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) and most often affects women over the age of 55...
Read MoreEsophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer is the result of uncontrolled growth of cells in the esophagus, the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. There are two...
Read MoreGynecological Cancers
Gynecological cancers affect women from all walks of life. cCARE treats & diagnoses these cancers with a multidisciplinary approach...
Read MoreHead and Neck Cancers
Head and neck cancers can be mistaken as other conditions: know the symptoms & seek evaluation to get treatments started early...
Read MoreKidney Cancer
Also known as renal cancer, kidney cancer is the result of cells mutating in one or both of the kidneys. Kidney cancer is much more...
Read MoreLiver Cancer
More than 33,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with liver cancer each year. Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common form of liver cancer...
Read MoreLung Cancer
Lung cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the tissue of one or both lungs. Lung cancer is one of the most common...
Read MoreMultiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a rare form of blood cancer that can cause severe complications if left untreated. cCARE offers several treatment options...
Read MoreMyelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Symptoms & Treatment
Myelodysplastic syndromes, or MDS, are a group of disorders in which a person's bone marrow does not produce enough functioning red, white or platelet blood...
Read MoreNon-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Cancer that begins in the lymphatic system is known as non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). The lymphatic system is part of the immune system that attacks infection...
Read MoreOvarian Cancer
Mutated cells that initiate in the ovaries, the two organs responsible for producing a woman’s eggs, lead to ovarian cancer. Oncologists typically do not diagnose...
Read MorePancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer occurs when cells grow abnormally in the pancreas, a small organ positioned in the lower portion of the stomach, and often become cancerous...
Read MoreProstate Cancer
Prostate cancer develops in the prostate, a small gland that helps create the semen that nourishes and carries sperm. Prostate cancer is the second most...
Read MoreSkin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. The cCARE team discusses factors, types, risks & treatments. Melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and...
Read MoreTesticular Cancer
Testicular cancer is a rare but is a highly treatable form of cancer. Early detection by noticing symptoms is key for treatment. Learn how cCARE...
Read MoreThyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer is abnormal malignant cell growth in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland, located at the bottom of the neck, stores and produces hormones...
Read MoreUterine Cancer
Uterine cancer is uncontrolled cell growth in or on a woman's uterus (womb), the female organ that sustains the fetus during pregnancy. Over 92 percent...
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