Cancer of the Brain is a growth of abnormal cells in the brain. There are more than 120 different types of tumors that can develop in the brain.

Melanoma is a kind of skin cancer that starts in the melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that make the pigment that gives skin its color. The pigment is called melanin. Melanoma typically starts on skin that’s often exposed to the sun. This includes the skin on the arms, back, face and legs.

Bladder cancer is a common type of cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder.

Breast cancer is a disease in which abnormal breast cells grow out of control and form tumours. If left unchecked, the tumours can spread throughout the body and become fatal. Breast cancer cells begin inside the milk ducts and/or the milk-producing lobules of the breast.

Cervical cancer is a growth of cells that starts in the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Various strains of the human papillomavirus, also called HPV, play a role in causing most cervical cancers.

Colon cancer develops from polyps in your colon’s inner lining. Screening tests and newer treatments are helping more people survive colon cancer.

Head and neck cancer symptoms may include a sore in the mouth and pain when swallowing.

Kidney cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the kidney when cells in the body begin to grow out of control.

Lung cancer is cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells that line the air passages. It is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. There are two main types: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. These two types grow differently and are treated differently.

Non-small cell lung cancer is a group of lung cancers that behave similarly, such as squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Symptoms are a cough that won’t go away, shortness of breath, weight loss, or coughing up blood.

Mesothelioma is a rare condition that involves tumors growing in the mesothelium. This tissue covers the lungs, the heart and reproductive organs, as well as forming a cavity for the abdomen and those organs.

Ovarian cancer is a growth of cells that forms in the ovaries. The cells multiply quickly and can invade and destroy healthy body tissue.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among American men. The risk goes up as men age.

Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is a cancer that develops from the lining of the stomach.

Uterus or uterine cancer is also called endometrial cancer because it forms in the lining of your uterus, called the endometrium. All women are at risk for uterine cancer as long as they have a uterus, and the risk increases with age.

Medulloblastoma is a type of brain cancer that starts in the part of the brain called the cerebellum. Medulloblastoma is the most common type of cancerous brain tumor in children. Medulloblastoma (muh-dul-o-blas-TOE-muh) is a cancerous brain tumor that starts in the lower back part of the brain.