30/01/2025
1. Carcinomas (Most Common)
Originate in epithelial cells (lining of organs and skin).
Examples:
Lung cancer – Affects lung tissues, often due to smoking.
Breast cancer – Forms in breast tissue, common in women but can occur in men.
Prostate cancer – Occurs in the prostate gland (men).
Colorectal cancer – Affects the colon or re**um.
Skin cancer – Includes basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.
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2. Sarcomas
Originate in connective tissues (bones, muscles, fat, cartilage).
Examples:
Osteosarcoma – Bone cancer.
Liposarcoma – Fat tissue cancer.
Leiomyosarcoma – Affects smooth muscles.
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3. Leukemias (Blood Cancers)
Originate in bone marrow and affect blood-forming cells.
Examples:
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) – Common in children.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) – Affects adults.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) – Aggressive and affects both adults and children.
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4. Lymphomas
Originate in the lymphatic system (immune system).
Examples:
Hodgkin's Lymphoma – Has Reed-Sternberg cells.
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma – More common, includes many subtypes.
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5. Central Nervous System (CNS) Cancers
Originate in the brain or spinal cord.
Examples:
Glioblastoma – Highly aggressive brain tumor.
Meningioma – Develops in the meninges (brain covering).
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6. Myeloma (Plasma Cell Cancer)
Affects plasma cells in the bone marrow, weakening the immune system.
Example:
Multiple Myeloma – Leads to bone damage and kidney problems.
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7. Other Rare Cancers
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) – Affect hormone-producing cells (e.g., carcinoid tumors).
Germ Cell Tumors – Originate in reproductive cells (e.g., testicular or ovarian cancer).
Thyroid Cancer – Arises from thyroid gland cells.
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Risk Factors for Cancer
Genetic mutations
Smoking and alcohol consumption
Poor diet and obesity
Exposure to radiation or chemicals
Chronic infections (e.g., HPV, hepatitis)
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