Different Types of Cancer in Human Body

There are more than 100 types of cancer, which are usually named for the organs or tissues where they form. Cancers can also be described by the type of cell that formed them, such as an epithelial cell or a squamous cell. You can search the NCI's website for information on specific kinds of cancer based on the cancer's location in the body or using our A to Z List of Cancers. Carcinoma, Sarcoma, Leukemia, Lymphoma (Hodgkin lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma), Multiple Myeloma, Melanoma, Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors.