According to the American Cancer Society's latest statistics, cancer accounts for nearly one-quarter of deaths in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease. And the majority of cancers strike in four main areas: breast, colon (or colorectal), lung and prostate. Learn more about each type, below:

Common Types of Cancer

Breast Cancer - Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women in the U.S. today. Read more

Colon or Colorectal Cancer - Not often talked about, colorectal cancer — cancer of the colon or rectum — is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States for both men and women combined. Read more

Lung Cancer - Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. Read more

Prostate Cancer - Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men, second to lung cancer. Read more

Other Types of Cancer

Other types of Cancers - There are many other types of cancers including skin cancer, leukemia, testicular cancer, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer and others. Read more about other types of cancers