Types of cancer

By no means a single disease with a single treatment, there are over 200 types of cancer. Each type has its own name and treatment. Click on the links below to find out more about them.

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Melanoma

Read about this type of cancer, affecting the skin.

Mesothelioma

Read more about this type of cancer which affects the mesothelium.

Mouth cancers

Mouth cancers can develop anywhere inside the mouth like the lip or tongue.

Myeloma

Find out about this type of cancer, also known as multiple myeloma or myelomatosis.

Last updated: March 2023

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