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Learn about the most common types of cancer in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, how they are diagnosed, treated and prevented.
Introduction
Cancer affects millions of people on all continents and has a profound impact on society, as it involves family members and an entire support network during treatment and recovery from the disease.
Types of Cancer
Breast cancer is a disease that begins in the cells of the breast, typically in the ducts or lobules.
Colorectal cancer refers to cancer that affects the colon or rectum, which are parts of the large intestine.
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of the neck, just below the voice box (larynx) and above the collarbones.
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a group of over 50 cancers that originate in lymphocytes, the white blood cells responsible for immune function.
Leukemia is a cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, where blood cells are made.
Uterine cancer is a condition in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the uterus (womb)—the organ where a baby grows during pregnancy.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably within lung tissue, forming tumors that impair normal lung function.
Prostate cancer occurs when cancer cells form in the prostate, a gland located below the bladder and in front of the rectum in men.
Bladder cancer occurs when cancer cells form in the bladder, a hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine.
Brain cancer refers to any tumor that forms in the brain or spinal cord.
Head and neck cancer refers to cancers that develop in the mouth, throat, larynx (voice box), sinuses, and salivary glands.
Kidney cancer, also known as renal cell carcinoma (RCC), occurs when cancer cells form in the tissues or tiny tubes (tubules) of the kidneys.
Testicular cancer is a rare type of cancer that begins in the testicles, which are part of the male reproductive system.
Cervical cancer develops when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
Ovarian cancer develops when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the ovaries, which are part of the female reproductive system and are responsible for producing eggs and female hormones.
Pancreatic cancer develops when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach that plays an important role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
Liver cancer develops when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the liver, an organ that plays a vital role in digestion, metabolism, and detoxification.
Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, develops when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the lining of the stomach.
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color.
Esophageal carcinoma develops when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the esophagus.
Anal cancer develops when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the tissues of the anus.