Different Cancers &
Who They Affect

Cancer types, age groups, and individual experiences.

Cancer is not one disease, there are more than 100 types, and they affect people of all ages differently.

Common Cancer Types

Cancer is not one disease, it includes many types that affect different parts of the body.
 From breast to brain cancers, each type has unique symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options.

Common Cancer Types

Cancer is not one disease, it includes many types that affect different parts of the body.
 From breast to brain cancers, each type has unique symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options.

Childhood Cancer

Cancer in children is rare, but when it happens, it often behaves differently than it does in adults.
 This section helps parents understand diagnosis, treatment, emotional support, and long-term survivorship needs for children.

Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer (AYA)

Teens and young adults (ages 15–39) face unique challenges, from fertility preservation to school, work, and emotional well-being.
  This section provides age-specific information on how AYA cancers are diagnosed, treated, and supported.

Rare & Less Common Cancers

Some cancers are diagnosed less often, including sarcoma, pancreatic cancer, mesothelioma, and cancers of the eye or head and neck.

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