Cancer Care Conditions We Treat
As one of the largest oncology programs in the state, we offer comprehensive care for a range of cancer conditions and blood disorders.
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Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) a blood cell cancer affecting immature lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell.Hematology OncologyAcute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) a blood cell cancer that starts in the bone marrow. It typically affects cells that would develop into white blood cells but can develop into other types of blood-forming cells.Hematology OncologyAnal Cancer
Anal Cancer a group of cancers that start in the anus at the end of the rectum. The most common anal cancer is squamous cell carcinoma.Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers
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Bile Duct & Gallbladder Cancers
Bile Duct & Gallbladder Cancers include cancers that occur in ducts which carry the digestive fluid, from the liver where bile is produced, to the gallbladder, where it is stored.Gastrointestinal (GI) CancersBladder Cancer
Bladder Cancer a form of cancer typically affecting the lining of the organ that holds urine.Urinary Tract & Male Reproductive CancerBlood Disorders
Blood Disorders include cancerous and noncancerous blood conditions such as leukemia and anemia.Hematology OncologyBone Cancer
Bone Cancer includes types of cancer that begin in the bones as well as secondary cancers that started in other parts of the body.Brain Tumors and Spinal Cord Cancer
Brain Tumors and Spinal Cord Cancer tumors involving the central nervous system.Neurological CancerBreast Cancer
Breast Cancer types of tumors that develop in the glands, ducts or fatty tissue of the breast.Breast Cancer
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Cardiac Sarcoma
Cardiac Sarcoma a tumor that forms in the heart's muscles or blood vessels.Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer a form of cancer that begins in the cervix, the lower, narrow end of the uterus.Gynecologic OncologyChronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) a type of cancer where the bone marrow makes too many of a type of white blood cells.Hematology OncologyChronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) a type of cancer affecting the cells that make red blood cells, platelets and most types of white blood cells.Hematology OncologyColon Cancer
Colon Cancer also called colorectal cancer, covers tumors that develop from polyps in the large intestine.Gastrointestinal (GI) CancersCutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL) a rare form of lymphoma that can affect the skin, blood, lymph system and internal organs.Hematology Oncology
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Endocrine Cancer
Endocrine Cancer cancers affecting the glands and organs that produce hormones. Includes pituitary gland, hypothalamus, thyroid gland and adrenal glands.Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial Cancer occurs when the cells in the lining of the uterus grow out of control.Gynecologic OncologyEsophageal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer occurs in the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach.Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers
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Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancer includes the cancers occurring along the digestive tract including colon, liver, esophagus and stomach.Gastrointestinal (GI) CancersGenitourinary Cancers
Genitourinary Cancers includes cancers affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive system, including kidney, bladder, prostate and testicular cancers.Urinary Tract & Male Reproductive CancerGlioblastoma
Glioblastoma a type of tumor that begins in the brain or spinal cord.Neurological CancerGynecologic Cancers
Gynecologic Cancers includes cancer in the female reproductive system including ovarian, cervical and endometrial cancers.Gynecologic Oncology
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Head and Neck Cancers
Head and Neck Cancers includes cancers affecting the mouth, sinuses, throat and voice box.Hodgkin Lymphoma
Hodgkin Lymphoma affects the lymph system and a specific types of white blood cells.Hematology Oncology
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Kidney Cancer
Kidney Cancer includes cancers that target the organ that filters waste from blood stream and creates urine. The most common type is renal cell carcinoma.Urinary Tract & Male Reproductive Cancer
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Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer a type of throat cancer that affects the larynx or voice box.Leukemia
Leukemia is a group of cancers involving blood cells.Hematology OncologyLiposarcoma
Liposarcoma is a rare cancer that starts in fats cells.Liver Cancer
Liver Cancer includes hepatocellular carcinoma and bile duct cancer.Gastrointestinal (GI) CancersLung Cancer
Lung Cancer includes non-small cell lung cancer, the most common group, and small cell lung cancer.Lung CancerLymphoma
Lymphoma is a group of cancers that start in the body's immune system and affect certain types of white blood cells. It includes Hodgkin Lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.Hematology Oncology
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Melanoma
Melanoma the least common, but most dangerous form of skin cancer.Multiple Myeloma
Multiple Myeloma a form of blood cancer that develops in plasma cells.Hematology Oncology
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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) affects the lymph system and a specific types of white blood cells.Hematology Oncology
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Oral Cancer
Oral Cancer includes cancers that start in the mouth.Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cancer occurs in the ovaries, the reproductive gland in women where eggs are produced.Gynecologic Oncology
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Pancreatic & Hepatobiliary Cancer
Pancreatic & Hepatobiliary Cancer includes tumors that start in the pancreas and tumors associated with the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts.Gastrointestinal (GI) CancersPituitary Region Tumors
Pituitary Region Tumors occur in the pituitary gland, which is located in the brain. Most are pituitary tumors are benign but can cause health problems.Neurological CancerProstate Cancer
Prostate Cancer occurs in small, walnut-shaped gland that produces seminal fluid in men.Urinary Tract & Male Reproductive Cancer
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Rectal Cancer
Rectal Cancer also referred to as colorectal cancer, occurs in the rectum at the end of the colon.Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers
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Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Cancer occurs in the glands located in the mouth that produce saliva or spit.Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer includes three main types: basal cell carcinoma, melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma.Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma includes a group of cancers that start in muscle, tendons, fat, lymph and blood vessels and nerves.Stomach Cancer
Stomach Cancer also called gastric cancer.Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers
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Testicular Cancer
Testicular Cancer occurs in the testicles, the male reproductive glands that produce sperm.Urinary Tract & Male Reproductive CancerThroat Cancer
Throat Cancer, also called Oropharyngeal cancers, includes tumors that develop between the back of the mouth and the esophagus.Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cancer occurs in the thyroid gland at the base of the throat.
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Vaginal Cancer
Vaginal Cancer occurs in the lining of the vagina, which runs from the cervix to external female genitals.Gynecologic OncologyVulvar Cancer
Vulvar Cancer occurs in the external female genitals.Gynecologic Oncology
Clinical Research
Cancer Care physicians actively contribute to research to improve care for current and future patients. Trials are available for all stages of cancer and include treatments, testing for biomarkers and lab devices.
Clinical Research
Cancer Care physicians actively contribute to research to improve care for current and future patients. Trials are available for all stages of cancer and include treatments, testing for biomarkers and lab devices.
Mississippi’s only cancer center with all 5 accreditations
Commission On Cancer Accredited Program
Commission on Cancer conducts evaluation every three years; NMMC accredited since 1981.
ACR Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center
NMMC Breast Care Center designated comprehensive center by American College of Radiology
ACS accredits NMMC’s breast care program
Meets national standards for comprehensive, patient-centered, multidisciplinary care.
ACR Accreditation-Radiation Oncology
NMMC Radiation Oncology earned accreditation from the American Society for Radiation Oncology in 2025.
Clinical Laboratory Accreditation
The NMMC Hematology Oncology Laboratory has achieved a perfect score on its accreditation surveys and 100% proficiency testing results for the 12 years.