The three main types of cancer are carcinomas, sarcomas, and lymphomas.
Carcinomas are the most common type of cancer and start in the cells that line the inside and outside of the body. They are the most prevalent type of cancer and can be found in the lungs, breast, pancreas, prostate, bladder, and other organs. Carcinomas are most commonly treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
Sarcomas are a type of cancer that originate in the bones, muscles, and connective tissues. Examples of sarcomas include osteosarcoma (bone cancer), soft-tissue sarcoma (cancer of the muscles and tendons), and Ewing's sarcoma (cancer of the bones). Treatment for sarcomas usually involves surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
Lymphomas are cancers that originate in the lymph nodes and other parts of the immune system. Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are two common types of lymphoma. Treatment of lymphomas includes chemotherapy, radiation, and targeted therapies.
Overall, the three main types of cancer are carcinomas, sarcomas, and lymphomas. Depending on the type of cancer, treatment typically includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and/or targeted therapies.