Types of Cancer

When cells in a specific organ or part of the body grow at an abnormal rate, they may form a condition known as cancer. Although the disease may spread to other areas, the organ, tissue or part of the body where the cancer began serves as the name for that type of cancer.

Types of Cancer

At OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, you’ll find expert treatment for all types of cancer, including:

• Adrenal cancer

• Bladder cancer

• Bone and soft tissue cancers (sarcoma)

• Brain cancer

• Breast cancer

• Cervical cancer

• Colon and rectal cancers

• Esophageal cancer

• Gallbladder cancer

• Head and neck cancers

• Kidney cancer

• Leukemia

• Liver cancer

• Lung cancer

• Lymphoma

• Melanoma & cutaneous cancer

• Ovarian cancer

• Pancreatic cancer

• Penile cancer

• Prostate cancer

• Stomach cancer

• Testicular cancer

• Thyroid cancer

• Urethral cancer

• Urologic cancers

• Uterine cancer

Get Exceptional Cancer Care at OU Health

You need a partner to help you deal with your cancer diagnosis. That’s exactly what you’ll find at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center.

You benefit from our comprehensive approach to cancer care, which involves you with a multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists and other healthcare professionals who work with you to develop an individualized care plan that addresses your specific situation.

In addition to a wide range of innovative treatment options, your care plan may include pain management and care for your mental and emotional health, as well as ongoing symptom care.

Patient Navigation

As part of your cancer care at Stephenson, you’re matched with a patient navigator—your personal advocate—who connects you with medical professionals and educational information. That means you get the help you need to better understand your diagnosis and treatment options, as well as the wide range of resources available for your care. You benefit from having a reliable point of contact who’s dedicated to guiding you through the challenges of dealing with your situation.

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