What is cancer? Find out about what cancer is including an educational video and detailed information sheet. Advanced cancer - cancer that has spread Cancer that has come back or is spreading is called advanced cancer. Bladder cancer Bladder cancer begins in the cells inside the bladder, the part of the body which holds the pee (uri… Blood cancer There are many types of blood cancer. The main types are leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Bone cancer Bone cancer, also called primary bone cancer, begins in the bones or cartilage. Bowel cancer Bowel cancer is cancer in any part of the large bowel, which includes the colon and rectum. Brain tumours A brain tumour is the growth of abnormal cells in a part of the brain. Breast cancer Breast cancer forms in the cells of the breast tissue. It can occur in women and, rarely, in men. Cervical cancer Cervical cancer begins in the cervix, which is part of the female reproductive system. Gynaecological cancers Gynaecological cancers are cancers of the female reproductive organs, including uterine cancer, ovar… Head and neck cancers Head and neck cancer is a term for many cancers that start in the head and neck. Lung cancer Lung cancer is cancer of some of the cells in part of the lungs and begins in the lining of the airw… Kidney cancer Kidney cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in one or both kidneys. Melanoma of the skin Melanoma of the skin is the most serious of the three common types of skin cancer. Eye melanoma Eye melanoma, also called ocular melanoma, is a cancer of the eye. Laryngeal cancer Laryngeal cancer or voice box cancer is cancer of the larynx, the part of your airway that contains … Liver cancer Liver cancer, also called primary liver cancer, begins in the liver. Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that starts in the mesothelium. Mouth cancer Mouth cancer, sometimes called oral cancer, includes cancer of the tongue, hard palate, soft palate,… Neuroendocrine tumours Neuroendocrine tumours begin in the neuroendocrine system, which makes and releases hormones that co… Oesophageal cancer Oesophageal cancer is a cancer of the oesophagus, the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. Pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer is cancer that starts in the pancreas, the part of your digestive system that sits… Prostate cancer Around 4,000 men in Aotearoa get the news that they have prostate cancer each year. Ovarian cancer Ovarian cancer beings in the ovary, part of the female reproductive system that makes the eggs (ova)… Skin cancer Skin cancers are the most common cancers diagnosed in Aotearoa New Zealand. Stomach cancer Stomach cancer begins in the stomach, the body part in your tummy that helps to digest the food you … Throat cancer Throat cancer, also called oropharyngeal cancer, is cancer inside the part of the throat directly be… Thyroid cancer Thyroid cancer is a cancer of the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the lower front of the neck. Testicular cancer Testicular cancer is a cancer of the testicles which are part of the male reproductive system. Uterus cancer Uterus cancer begins in the uterus, part of the female reproductive system.
