Oncology

Brain Tumors A brain tumor is a growth of abnormal cells in the brain. The anatomy of the brain is very complex, with different parts

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of tumor that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly in the stomach

Thyroid Cancer Thyroid cancer is a growth of cells that starts in the thyroid. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of

Liver Cancer  There are two kinds of liver cancer: primary and secondary. Primary cancer starts in your liver. Secondary cancer spreads to your liver from

Kidney Cancer Kidney cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in your kidney tissue. In time, these cells form a mass called a tumor. Cancer

Bladder Cancer Bladder cancer is a common type of cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder. The bladder is a hollow muscular organ

Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that begins as a growth of cells in the pancreas. The pancreas lies behind the lower

Melanoma Melanoma is a kind of skin cancer that starts in the melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that make the pigment that gives skin its color.

Lymphoma Lymphoma is the general term for cancer in your lymphatic system — the network of tissues, vessels and organs that help your body fight

Leukemia Leukemia is a cancer of the blood, characterized by the rapid growth of abnormal blood cells. This uncontrolled growth takes place in your bone

Colorectal Cancer Colon (colorectal) cancer starts in your colon (large intestine), the long tube that helps carry digested food to your rectum and out of

Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer starts in your ovaries — small organs in the female reproductive system where eggs form. Ovarian cancer is sometimes difficult to