Cancers Treated
UAMS providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
Adrenal Cancer
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the outer layer of the adrenal gland.
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Anal Cancer
Anal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the anus.
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Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer, which occurs when there are abnormal, cancerous cells growing in the bladder, affects men three times more than women.
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Brain and Spine Cancer
Neurosurgical oncology tackles brain and spinal tumors with a team approach.
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Breast Cancer
The most common type of breast cancer is ductal carcinoma, which begins in the cells of the ducts.
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Cervical Cancer
The main types of cervical cancer are squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma.
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Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the colon.
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the esophagus
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Head and Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancers are cancers that start in the tissues and organs of the head and neck.
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Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer begins in the kidneys, which are located left and right of the backbone.
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Leukemia
Leukemia is often thought to be a childhood cancer. However, almost 90 percent of all leukemia cases are diagnosed in adults.
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Ovarian Cancer
The most common type of ovarian cancer is called ovarian epithelial cancer. It begins in the tissue that covers the ovaries.
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Penile Cancer
Penile cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the penis.
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Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer in men, yet many men never have any symptoms.
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Sarcoma
The tumors can be found anywhere in the body but often form in the arms, legs, chest, or abdomen.
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Skin Cancer
Skin cancer begins in the epidermis, which is made up of three kinds of cells.
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Small Intestine Cancer
Small intestine cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the small intestine.
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Stomach Cancer
Almost all gastric cancers are adenocarcinomas (cancers that begin in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids).
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Thyroid Cancer
The thyroid, a small but very important organ, regulates every aspect of your metabolism, from your heart rate to how quickly you burn calories.
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Uterus/Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial cancer is a cancer of the endometrium (the lining of the womb).
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Vulvar Cancer
Vulvar cancer usually forms slowly over years, most often on the vaginal lips or the sides of the vaginal opening.
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