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Types of Cancer

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There are many different types of cancer. They can be distinguished by their location and the type of tissue affected.

Types of cancer

  • carcinoma: cancer that develops in tissues that are entirely made up of epithelium cells. (skin, mucosa).
  • sarcoma: cancer that attacks supporting tissues such as bones or muscular tissue.
  • Hematopoietic cancer: blood cell cancers.

 

The main locations of malignant tumours

TO FIND OUT MORE: information sheets provided by the National Cancer Institute about different types of cancer by organ.

 

Source: the National Cancer Institute