Categories of Cancer
Cancers are named according to the organ in which they originate. Even if a cancer metastasizes to another part of the body, it keeps its original name. Cancer names such as breast cancer, brain cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer are examples. However, cancer names may also be based on the type of tissue affected. This section will introduce you to some basics regarding the derivation of tissues in the context of embryology, which is the study of the development of an organism.
Section Topics
- Derivation of Cells
- Derivation of Tissues
- Cancer Classification
- Tumor List
- Cancer Types by Site
- Review
Suggested Citation
SEER Training Modules: Categories of Cancer. U.S. National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute. Cited 01 January 2026. Available from: https://training.seer.cancer.gov.