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What are the Histological Types of Cancer?

Cancer can be classified into various types based on their histological appearance:
Carcinomas: These cancers arise from epithelial cells and are the most common type. They include adenocarcinomas (glandular origin) and squamous cell carcinomas (squamous epithelium).
Sarcomas: These cancers originate from connective tissues such as bone, muscle, and fat.
Leukemias and Lymphomas: These cancers affect the blood and lymphatic systems, respectively, and are characterized by abnormal proliferation of white blood cells.
Neuroendocrine Tumors: These arise from cells of the neuroendocrine system and can have varied behaviors and histological appearances.

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