The Most Common Cancer in the United States

Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

Over 2,000,000 cases are expected to be diagnosed in the United States in 2010. The disease
accounts for about half of all cancer diagnoses. Skin cancer is divided into two categories:
melanoma and non-melanoma. Non-melanoma skin cancer is much more common than
melanoma and is less life-threatening. However, when left untreated or detected late, non-
melanoma skin cancer can be fatal.
More Commonly Diagnosed Cancer Types in the U.S.
The following is a list of the most common types of cancer diagnosed in the U.S. for 2010.

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Bladder Cancer
The American Cancer Society estimates that 70,530 people will be diagnosed with bladder
cancer in 2010. When diagnosed in the early stages, it is highly treatable. There are several types
of bladder cancer, some being more common then others. The most common type of bladder
cancer is urothelial carcinoma, accounting for about 90% of bladder cancer cases.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. It is estimated that over 200,000
women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. Breast health should be a top priority for
all women, including having clinical breast exams and regular mammograms. Although breast
cancer is often hereditary, women without a family history of the disease can develop breast
cancer as well.
Colon Cancer
In 2010, 102,000 people are estimated to be diagnosed with colon cancer. Fortunately, early
detection is possible with timely and regular screenings. It is recommended that people of
average risk begin having screenings at age 50 and every ten years after.
Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial cancer develops in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus in women. It is
commonly referred to as uterine cancer, but other types of cancer do develop in the uterus,
though much less often. Endometrial cancer is most often diagnosed in women who have gone
through menopause, but it can be diagnosed in younger women, too. About 43,000 women are
expected to be diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2010.
Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell)
Renal cell carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer, accounting for up to 90% of
cases of the disease. In renal cell carcinoma, malignant cells are believed to arise from the
tubules of the kidney. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 53,000 Americans will
be diagnosed in 2010.
Leukemia
Leukemia is a disease that affects blood-forming cells in the body. It is a cancerous condition
characterized by an abundance of abnormal white blood cells in the body. Leukemia begins in
the bone marrow and spreads to other parts of the body. Both children and adults can develop
leukemia.
Lung Cancer
Aside from non-melanoma skin cancers, lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer
among men and women. In 2010, 222,520 people are expected to be diagnosed with the disease.
One of the major factors for lung cancer development is smoking. Other causes exist, such as
radon exposure and other chemical exposures, but smoking remains the major risk factor for
lung cancer.
Melanoma
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that affects approximately 5% of people diagnosed with skin
cancer. Melanoma is also attributed to over 75% of all skin cancer deaths each year. In many
cases, melanoma can be prevented by lowering exposure to risk factors. Melanoma is treatable
when detected early.
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
It is estimated that over 65,540 people will be diagnosed with NHL in 2010. The disease affects
the lymphatic system in both children and adults. There are about 30 different types of non-
Hodgkin's lymphoma. Common symptoms include night sweats and swollen lymph nodes.
Pancreatic Cancer
The American Cancer Society estimates that over 43,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed
with pancreatic cancer this year. It is almost always fatal, as it is most often diagnosed in the late
stages. It is a complex disease that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. It is estimated that
36,000 people will die of pancreatic cancer this year.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a disease that affects the prostate gland, which is found only in men. The
gland is the size of a walnut and is located beneath the bladder and underneath the rectum. It is
the most common type of cancer diagnosed in men, with an estimated 217,730 new diagnoses in
2010.
Thyroid Cancer
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower part of the neck. Although small in
size, how well the thyroid is functioning has a huge impact on our health. It has many functions,
including regulating our metabolism and production of hormones. It is expected that 44,670
people will be diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2010.
The different stages of blood cancer
Depends on the rate of metastasis.
There are different yards sticks to distinguish blood cancer into different stages according to the
symptoms of prognosis and rate of metastasis.
Four different phases of chronic leukemia.
The first phase is marked by an enlarged presence of lymph nodes. This happens owing to the spurt
in the count of lymphocytes. The risk level at this stage is intermediate because at this stage of
prognosis, the cancer is yet to spread and affect other physical organs.
The second stage is marked by the enlarged presence of spleen as well as liver; in addition to that of
the lymph nodes. If not both the organs, at least one of them apart from lymph nodes is affected at
the second stage. There is a massive swing in the growth of lymphocytes. The risk level is still
moderate.
The next stage or the third stage is marked by the development of anemia. The aforementioned
organs are still likely to remain swollen. In general two or more organs are likely to be affected at the
third stage of cancerous development.
The fourth and last phase is marked by a drastic fall in the rate of blood platelets. In the last stage
the cancerous development can also affect lungs besides the ones already affected. Anemia is likely
to be more acute. Both the third as well as the last phase are more risky from the viewpoint of the
sufferer.