Use this forum to discuss any and everything not specific to a type of cancer.

Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the lungs and includes two main types: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC).  See cancer.org for basic information on the types of lung cancer.  

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the breast. It can start in one or both breasts and can start from different parts of the breast.  Cancer.org offers a good overview of breast cancer here.

Bile Duct Cancer or Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer found in the slender tubes that carry the digestive fluid bile through the liver.     

Gallbladder cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the tissues of the gallbladder. 

Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or the rectum. These cancers can also be called colon cancer or rectal cancer.  Most colorectal cancers start as a growth (polyp) on the inner lining of the colon or rectum.

The most common types of esophageal cancer are adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. These two forms of esophageal cancer tend to develop in different parts of the esophagus and are driven by different genetic changes. Explore the links on this page to learn more about esophageal cancer prevention, screening, treatment, statistics, research, and clinical trials.

Kidney cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the kidney. The types of kidney cancer include renal cell carcinoma, clear cell renal cell carcinoma, non-clear cell renal cell carcinomas.  Other types of kidney cancers include transitional cell carcinomas, Wilms tumors, and renal sarcomas.

Liver cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the liver. Cancer that forms in other parts of the body and spreads to the liver is not primary liver cancer. The liver is one of the largest organs in the body. It has two lobes and fills the upper right side of the abdomen inside the rib cage. The main functions of the liver include making bile to help digest fat from food, storing glycogen (sugar) the body uses for energy, and filtering harmful substances from the blood so they can ba passed from the body.

Testicular cancer most often begins in germ cells (cells that make sperm). It is rare and is most frequently diagnosed in men ages 20 to 34. Most testicular cancers can be cured, even if diagnosed at an advanced stage. Explore the links on this page to learn more about testicular cancer screening, treatment, statistics, and clinical trials.

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