Understanding Lung Cancer Understanding Skin Cancer Understanding Bladder Cancer Kidney Cancer Ovarian Cancer Endometrial Cancer (Uterine Cancer) Leukemia Lymphoma Esophageal Cancer Pancreatic Cancer Head and Neck Cancers Multiple Myeloma

Cancer

1. Breast Cancer:
- Description: Cancer that forms in the cells of the breast.
- Symptoms: Lump in the breast, changes in breast shape or skin, discharge from the nipple.
- Risk Factors: Gender, age, family history, genetic mutations (e.g., BRCA1/2).

2. Lung Cancer:
- Description: Cancer that starts in the lungs.
- Symptoms: Persistent cough, blood in sputum, chest pain, shortness of breath.
- Risk Factors: Smoking, exposure to secondhand smoke, exposure to radon or asbestos.

3. Prostate Cancer:
- Description: Cancer that occurs in the prostate gland.
- Symptoms: Difficulty urinating, blood in urine or semen, pelvic pain.
- Risk Factors: Age, family history, race.

4. Colorectal Cancer:
- Description: Cancer that affects the colon or rectum.
- Symptoms: Changes in bowel habits, blood in stool, abdominal pain, weight loss.
- Risk Factors: Age, family history, diet, inflammatory bowel disease.

5. Skin Cancer:
- Types: Includes basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.
- Symptoms: New or changing skin growths, sores that don’t heal, changes in existing moles.
- Risk Factors: Excessive sun exposure, fair skin, family history.

6. Bladder Cancer:
- Description: Cancer that forms in the tissues of the bladder.
- Symptoms: Blood in urine, frequent urination, pain during urination.
- Risk Factors: Smoking, exposure to certain chemicals, chronic bladder infections.

7. Kidney Cancer:
- Description: Cancer that starts in the kidneys.
- Symptoms: Blood in urine, persistent pain in the side, lump in the abdomen.
- Risk Factors: Smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, family history.

8. Ovarian Cancer:
- Description: Cancer that begins in the ovaries.
- Symptoms: Abdominal bloating, pelvic pain, difficulty eating.
- Risk Factors: Age, family history, genetic mutations (e.g., BRCA1/2).

9. Endometrial Cancer (Uterine Cancer):
- Description: Cancer of the lining of the uterus.
- Symptoms: Abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, weight loss.
- Risk Factors: Obesity, hormone replacement therapy, family history.

10. Leukemia:
- Types: Includes acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
- Symptoms: Fatigue, frequent infections, easy bruising or bleeding.
- Risk Factors: Genetic mutations, exposure to certain chemicals or radiation.

11. Lymphoma:
- Types: Includes Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- Symptoms: Swollen lymph nodes, fever, weight loss, night sweats.
- Risk Factors: Family history, certain infections (e.g., Epstein-Barr virus).

12. Esophageal Cancer:
- Description: Cancer that starts in the esophagus.
- Symptoms: Difficulty swallowing, weight loss, chest pain.
- Risk Factors: Smoking, heavy alcohol use, chronic acid reflux.

13. Pancreatic Cancer:
- Description: Cancer that begins in the pancreas.
- Symptoms: Abdominal pain, weight loss, jaundice, loss of appetite.
- Risk Factors: Smoking, chronic pancreatitis, family history.

14. Head and Neck Cancers:
- Types: Includes cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, and salivary glands.
- Symptoms: Sores in the mouth, difficulty swallowing, persistent sore throat.
- Risk Factors: Tobacco use, heavy alcohol consumption, HPV infection.

15. Multiple Myeloma:
- Description: Cancer of the plasma cells in the bone marrow.
- Symptoms: Bone pain, anemia, kidney problems, frequent infections.
- Risk Factors: Age, family history, exposure to certain chemicals or radiation.

These cancers vary in their causes, risk factors, and treatment options, but early detection and treatment are crucial for improving outcomes.