Depending upon the type of tissue affected, cancer is of three main types:
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No.
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Type of Cancer
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Description
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1.
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Sarcomas
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Affect tissues derived from mesoderm such as connective tissues ( adipose tissue, bones, cartilages, tendons), muscles and lymphoid tissues.
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a.
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Lymphomas
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Cancer affecting lymphatic tissue. These include lymphatic nodes, spleen and reticuloendothelial tissue.
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b.
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Lipomas
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Tumours formed in adipose tissue.
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c.
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Osteoma
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Cancer of boned
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2.
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Carcinomas
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Affect epithelial and glandular tissues. These include lung, pancreatic, stomach and breast cancer
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3.
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Leukemias
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Results from excessive production of WBCs in bone marrow and lymphatic node. Number of WBCs increase in blood.
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