There are over 100 different types of cells in the body and more than 100 kinds of cancer that can affect those cells. However, the most common types of cancer include the following:
Kidney Cancer
The most significant risk factor for kidney and renal pelvis cancer is smoking. To reduce the risk, avoid or quit smoking.
Liver Cancer
Be sure to get vaccinated against Hepatitis B and tested for Hepatitis C. Also, drink moderately to reduce the risk of liver cancer.
Lung Cancer
Quitting smoking and avoiding secondhand smoke are essential things people can do to reduce their lung cancer risk.
Head and Neck Cancers
Cancer of the head and neck refers to tumors that occur in different places in the head and throat.
Breast Cancer
Getting mammograms regularly can help patients minimize the risk of fatality due to breast cancer. Consult a doctor about when and how often one should have a screening mammography.
Bladder Cancer
Smoking, genetic mutations, and chemical exposure are risk factors for bladder cancer.
Skin Cancer
Protect one’s skin from the sun and avoid indoor tanning to reduce the risk of skin cancer.
Colorectal Cancer
It’s important to get screened if one is 45 years old or older. Colorectal cancer screening tests can help prevent the disease or detect it early when therapy is most effective.
Prostate Cancer
Most prostate cancers actually grow slowly and cause no symptoms in men who have them. Before one decides to get tested or treated for prostate cancer, be sure to consult with a doctor.
Gynecologic Cancers
Cervical, uterine, vaginal, ovarian, and vulvar cancers are the five primary forms of cancer that can affect a woman’s reproductive organs. Gynecologic cancers are the umbrella term for all of them.
Uterine Cancer
The most prevalent cancer of the female reproductive system is uterine cancer.
Cervical Cancer
This type of cancer can be prevented using cervical cancer screening tests and the HPV vaccine.
Vaginal and Vulvar Cancers
Although vaginal and vulvar cancers are uncommon, they pose a danger for all women.
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer kills more women than any other female reproductive system cancer. Treatment is most effective when ovarian cancer is discovered early.
Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a term used to describe tumors that begin in the lymphatic system. Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma are the two most common types of lymphoma.
Mesothelioma
It develops in the thin tissue that lines the insides of many of the internal organs. Most occurrences of mesothelioma are caused by asbestos exposure.
Myeloma
Plasma cell cancer is known as myeloma. In myeloma, the cells in the bone marrow grow too quickly, causing a mass or tumor.
Thyroid Cancer
Avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation, particularly radiation from medical imaging techniques, to reduce the risk of thyroid cancer.
