Quick Quiz

Thymoma and thymic carcinomas are rare cancers affecting the thymus, a small organ located behind the breastbone in the front part of the chest. Although the exact number is not known, the American Cancer Society estimates that less than 1 person per 1.5 million people in the United States is diagnosed with these malignancies annually (approximately 400 cases per year). How much do you know about thymus cancers?

Adrenocortical carcinoma, also known as adrenal cancer, is a very rare and aggressive cancer that originates in the cortex (outer layer) of the adrenal gland.¹ According to the American Cancer Society, adrenocortical carcinoma is so rare that the number of people diagnosed with the disease in the United States is unknown but is estimated to be approximately 200 individuals per year.² How much do you know about adrenal cancer?

Chronic myeloid leukemia, also known as chronic myelogenous leukemia, is a malignancy that originates in blood-forming cells (called myeloid cells) found in bone marrow.¹ According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 8990 individuals (5250 men and 3740 women) in the United States will be diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in 2019, and approximately 1140 individuals (660 men and 480 women) will die from the disease in the same year.¹ How much do you know about chronic myeloid leukemia?

Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that occurs when pigment-producing cells called melanocytes mutate and become cancerous.¹ According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 96,480 individuals in the United States will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2019, and approximately 7230 individuals will die from the disease in the same year.¹ How much do you know about melanoma?

Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancers are very rare cancers in the United States.¹ According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 2000 individuals will be diagnosed with these malignancies each year.¹ How much do you know about nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancers?

Gallbladder cancer is a very rare cancer that starts in the gallbladder and is extremely difficult to diagnose in the early stages.¹ According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 12,360 individuals will be diagnosed with cancer of the gallbladder and/or nearby large bile ducts in 2019, and approximately 3960 will die from this disease.² How much do you know about gallbladder cancer?

Endometrial cancer starts when the cells in the inner lining of the uterus grow out of control. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 61,800 women in the United States will be diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2019, and approximately 12,160 women will die from the disease.1 How much do you know about endometrial cancer?

Testicular cancer is a malignancy that originates in one or both testicles, or testes. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 9310 men in the United States have been diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2018, and approximately 400 men will die from the disease.¹ How much do you know about testicular cancer?