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Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of the breast and although it is common in women, it also affects men. It is the second most common cancer after lung cancer and it typically starts with a lump and if unchecked could spread beyond the breast. When this happens it will be called metastatic breast cancer and will affect areas such as the bones, the liver, the lungs and the brain.Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer or bowel cancer involves cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and the appendix. Colon cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide. Often, this type of cancer starts with mushroom-like growths in the colon called adenomatous polyps. Removal of these polyps during colonoscopy therefore reduces the subsequent risk of the condition. Lung cancer is a disease that occurs in the lungs and involves uncontrolled cell growth.Kidney cancer is another cancer type that originates from the renal tubule and the renal pelvis of the kidney. There are two common types of kidney cancer. One is the renal cell carcinoma and the other is the ... [more..]

Most lung cancers are termed "carcinomas", which are tumors caused by uncontrolled reproduction of epithelial cells; these are the cells which form the linings and surfaces of most of the bodies organs and internal structures. There are two main types of carcinoma which are classified according to the size and presentation of the cancerous cells. After a biopsy has been taken (which removes part of the tissue suspected to be cancerous), a laboratory specialist, known as a "histopathologist", places the biopsy sample under a microscope and is able to determine whether cancer is present and whether it is non-small cell or small cell cancer. The former accounts for the bulk of lung cancers (80%) but whatever classification is accorded, it is important because different treatment regimes are more effective at treating the different types (note that there are other classifications but these two are the major ones). Non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC) are themselves further classified into three different types though the treatment therapies are very similar for all of them: Squamous cell lung carcinoma; Adenocarcinoma; and Large cell lung carcinoma. Squamous cell lung cancer occurs in around a quarter ... [more..]

Skin cancer generally develops in the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin so a tumor is usually clearly visible. This makes most skin cancers detectable in the early stages.. Skin cancer is found to be the most commonly diagnosed cancer, surpassing lung, breasts, colorectal, and prostate cancer. Melanoma is rare type of cancer but it is the most serious one. for example, in the UK there are 9,500 new cases of melanoma each year, and 2,300 deaths. In the age group 20 to 39 it is mostly common. In most of the cases skin cancer is caused due to the long period exposure in sunlight. To know more about the types of skin cancer see the skin cancer types PPT Skin cancer signs and symptoms There are different skin cancer symptoms depending upon its type.. The symptoms include changes in the skin that do not heal, ulcering in the skin, discolored skin, and changes in existing moles, such as jagged edges to the mole and enlargement of the mole. Skin cancer affects people of any complexion. It can occur on the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and ... [more..]