The distinction in cancer type may be academic to fans, but to patients and the doctors who treat them, the difference is crucial.

When the scientists looked at specific cancer types, they found some differences by sexual orientation.

The following table gives the estimated numbers of new cases and deaths for each common cancer type:

It also briefly describes what is known about reproductive history and the risk of other cancer types.

Nevertheless, prototype drugs are currently under active research for a number of cancer types.

Variants of the gene are most likely involved in many other cancer types.

Indeed, the table showed improvement in 11 of the 12 cancer types reported.

Each cancer type has its own classification system, so letters and numbers do not always mean the same thing for every kind of cancer.

Most common cancer types can be treated with radiation therapy in some way.

Both of these cancer types are rare, especially in men with a healthy immune system.