Cancer Info

Childhood Cancer

Types of Cancer that Develop in Children The types of cancers that occur most often in children are different from those seen in adults. The most common cancers of children are: Leukemia Brain and spinal cord tumors Neuroblastoma Wilms tumor …

Heart Cancer

Most tumors that form in the heart aren’t cancerous. But some heart tumors can be cancerous. Cancer that begins in the heart is most often sarcoma, a type of cancer that originates in the soft tissues of the body. Heart cancer (malignant primary cardiac tumor) is extremely rare.

Head and Neck Cancer

A group of cancers of the mouth, sinuses, nose or throat.

Oral Cancer

Cancer that develops in any part of the mouth. Mouth cancer can occur on the: Lips Gums Tongue Inner lining of the cheeks Roof of the mouth Floor of the mouth (under the tongue) Overview Oral cancer, also called mouth …

Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Soft tissue sarcoma is a broad term for cancers that start in soft tissues (muscle, tendons, fat, lymph and blood vessels, and nerves). These cancers can develop anywhere in the body but are found mostly in the arms, legs, chest, and abdomen.

Endocrine System Cancer

The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and organs. It uses hormones to control and coordinate your body's metabolism, energy level, reproduction, growth and development, and response to injury, stress, and mood. The following are integral parts of the endocrine system: Hypothalamus.