Primary bone cancer begins in the bone itself and is quite rare. It can grow in any of the bones in the body. Most often it occurs in the long bones of the arms and legs, the pelvis, ribs, and the spine. Bone cancer forms in the cells that make hard bone tissue. A benign tumor can grow but will not spread to the other parts of the body; it can grow large enough to press on surrounding tissue, weaken the bone, and cause the bone to fracture. There are numerous types of bone cancer. Most prim... Learn More

Bladder cancer begins in the cells that line the inside of the bladder. It is the fifth most common form of cancer and the fourth most common among men. The bladder lining urothelial cells are normally involved; they grow uncontrollably, forming a tumor. Most urothelial carcinoma is non-muscle invasive and stays within the bladder’s inner lining. The other less common ones are squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and small cell carcinoma, which result in chronic irritation and inflamma... Learn More

The anus is 1-1/2 inches long and connects the rectum (lower part of the large intestine) to the outside of the body located at the end of the rectum; its main function is to help solid waste pass from the body. The anus is lined with squamous cells; most cancers develop in those squamous cells. The different types of anal cancer are squamous cell carcinoma, clonogenic carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma of the anus. Statistics9,090 adults (3,020 men and 6,070 women) w... Learn More

The prostate is a tiny walnut-fashioned gland in the pelvis of men, that produces the seminal fluid that nurtures and carries sperm. The cancer cells form within the tissues of the prostate. It is one of the most common kinds of non-skin cancer and the second leading cause of death due to cancer in American men. Although many prostate cancers grow slowly and are confined to the prostate gland, some types of prostate cancer are aggressive and can spread swiftly through the bloodstream or lymphati... Learn More

When abnormal cells start to grow and proliferate in the pancreas, it is termed pancreatic cancer. The most common pancreatic cancer is pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. This is a gland located in the lower abdomen and behind the stomach.The pancreas plays a vital role in our body. It produces enzymes that help to digest food and hormones that manage our body’s blood sugar.StatisticsPancreatic cancer is the 12th most common cancer in the world. Pancreatic cancer is mostly found over the ag... Learn More