Oncology

Colon Cancer

Colorectal cancer is a cell growth that begins in a part of the large intestine called the colon. The large intestine is the first and longest part of the large intestine. The large intestine is the last part of the digestive system. The digestive system breaks down food that the body can use. Colorectal cancer usually affects older people but can occur at any age. It usually starts with small clumps of cells called polyps that form in the colon. Polyps are usually noncancerous, but some can progress to colon cancer over time.

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women and people who were assigned female at birth. This happens when breast cancer cells multiply and become tumors. About 80% of breast cancer cases are invasive, meaning that a tumor can spread from the breast to other parts of the body.

Oral Cancer

Oral cancer is the broad term for cancer that affects the inside of the mouth. Oral cancer can look like a common problem on the lips or mouth, such as white patches or bleeding sores. The difference between a common problem and a potential cancer is that these changes don't go away. If left untreated, oral cancer can spread beyond the mouth and throat to other areas of the head and neck.

Cervical Cancer

Uterine cancer is a cellular cancer that occurs in the blood of the uterus. The uterine part is the lower part of the uterus and is connected to the vagina. Different strains of human papillomavirus, also associated with HPV, play a role in the development of most uterine cancers. HPV is a common infection that is transmitted through sexual contact. When exposed to HPV, the body's immune system normally prevents the virus from causing harm. However, in a small percentage of people, the virus survives for years. This contributes to the process by which some cells in the cervix become cancer cells.

Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal cancer most often occurs in the cells that line the inside of the esophagus. Esophageal cancer is cancer that occurs in the esophagus, a long, hollow tube that runs from the throat to the stomach. The esophagus helps move the food you swallow from the back of your throat to your stomach, where it is digested.

Category : Oncology