Based on National Cancer Institute resources
Explore cancer by body part
Not sure where to start? Choose a part of the body below to see the cancers that can affect it, then open a plain-language explainer for any of them.
A note: this map is a simple guide for finding information, not a diagnostic tool. Some cancers — like leukemia, lymphoma, and melanoma — affect the whole body. Your care team is the right source for advice about your situation.
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