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Central nervous system (CNS) cancers develop in your brain or spinal cord. These tumors can also be benign (noncancerous). Both noncancerous and cancerous CNS tumors may affect vital functions, such as thought, memory and movement.

Breast cancer is when cancer forms in the tissues of your breast. This cancer can also affect surrounding tissues or spread to other parts of your body.

Gynecologic cancers occur in reproductive organs. Our gynecologic oncologists work as a team to diagnose and treat all associated body parts.

Colon and rectum cancers develop in the lining of your large intestine, which is part of your lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Sometimes called colorectal cancer, these types usually start as a polyp. A polyp is a benign (noncancerous) growth. Polyps that aren’t removed can turn into cancer.

Head and neck cancer develops in your mouth, lips, throat, tongue, tonsils, sinuses, nose, voice box or salivary glands. The most common type is squamous cell carcinoma.

Leukemia is a term for several cancers affecting your blood and bone marrow. Bone marrow is spongy tissue inside your bones that makes blood cells.

Lymphoma is the most common hematologic cancer (blood cancer). It occurs in lymphocytes (white blood cells). Your lymphatic system makes lymphocytes to help your immune system fight infections.

Lung cancer occurs when diseased cells grow out of control and form tumors in the lungs. Less commonly, carcinoid tumors, lymphomas and sarcomas can also appear as types of lung cancer.

Pediatric cancers, also called childhood cancers, are cancers that occur in children and teenagers. The most common childhood cancers are: bone cancers, leukemias, lymphomas, solid tumors, brain and spinal cord tumors.

There are many different levels of prostate and genitourinary cancers with prostate being the most common cancer among men. Prostate cancer starts in the prostate gland, located behind the base of your penis and below your bladder. 

Sarcomas are rare cancerous tumors that form in your bones or connective tissues. Adults and children can get sarcomas.

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. Skin cancer or cutaneous malignancies occur when your skin cells grow abnormally. There are three main types of cutaneous malignancies: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.

Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers occur in digestive tract organs and organs associated with digestion. Stomach and pancreatic are among the common types of GI cancers.

Thoracic cancer is any cancer that develops inside your chest. Your chest houses your lungs, heart, esophagus, and other organs.