# The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James

> This file provides a guide to the key information, patient care services, and research activities at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James). Our mission is to create a cancer-free world, one person, one discovery at a time.

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## For Patients and Caregivers

This section provides essential resources for individuals seeking cancer care or supporting a patient.

- [Make an Appointment](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/patient-information/make-an-appointment): Request a first-time appointment, a second opinion, or a return visit. Includes contact information for The James Line.
- [Find a Doctor](https://cancer.osu.edu/find-a-doctor): Search for oncologists and other cancer specialists by name, cancer type, or treatment.
- [Find a Location](https://cancer.osu.edu/locations): Search for specialty hospitals, outpatient centers, and other cancer care locations located around central Ohio.
- [Cancer Treatment Types](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/clinical-services-at-the-james): Comprehensive information on cancer treatments, clinical trials and services available at The James.
- [Surgery](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/clinical-services-at-the-james/surgery): Advanced surgical techniques are used for tumor removal, often with minimally invasive or robotic-assisted procedures.
- [Chemotherapy](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/clinical-services-at-the-james/chemotherapy): A powerful cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells by stopping or slowing their growth.
- [Radiation Oncology](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/clinical-services-at-the-james/radiation-oncology): A specialized field of cancer treatment that uses high-energy radiation to destroy cancer cells or shrink tumors.
- [Proton Therapy](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/clinical-services-at-the-james/radiation-oncology/treatment/proton-therapy): A form of radiation treatment that uses high-energy proton beams to precisely target and destroy cancer cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
- [Immunotherapy](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/innovation-at-the-james/immunotherapy): Treatments that harness the body’s immune system to fight cancer, including checkpoint inhibitors and CAR T-cell therapy.
- [Blood and Marrow Transplant Program](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/clinical-services-at-the-james/blood-and-marrow-transplant-program): A program at Ohio’s largest and most experienced adult transplant center, offering advanced treatments and compassionate care for patients with blood cancers and serious blood disorders.
- [Clinical Trials](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/innovation-at-the-james/clinical-trials): The James is a leader in offering access to innovative clinical trials for many cancer types.
- [Cancer Types Treated](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types): Comprehensive information on the specific types of cancer diagnosed and treated at The James.
- [Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/blood-cancers/leukemia/acute-lymphoblastic-leukemia): A type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many immature lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell).
- [Acute Myeloid Leukemia](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/blood-cancers/leukemia/acute-myeloid-leukemia): A cancer of the blood and bone marrow characterized by an excess of immature white blood cells.
- [Adrenal Cancers](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/endocrine-cancers/adrenal-cancers): Cancers that form in the adrenal glands, which are located above the kidneys and produce hormones.
- [Adrenal Lymphoma](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/endocrine-cancers/adrenal-cancers/adrenal-lymphoma): Adrenal lymphoma is a rare type of lymphoma that affects the adrenal glands, which are responsible for hormone production.
- [Adrenocortical Carcinoma](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/endocrine-cancers/adrenal-cancers/adrenocortical-carcinoma): Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare and aggressive cancer that originates in the cortex of the adrenal gland.
- [Anal Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/gastrointestinal-cancers/anal-cancer): Anal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the anus.
- [B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/blood-cancers/leukemia/b-cell-acute-lymphoblastic-leukemia): B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a fast-growing cancer where abnormal B-cells crowd out healthy blood cells.
- [Basal Cell Carcinoma](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/skin-cancers/basal-cell-carcinoma): Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer, originating in the basal cells of the epidermis.
- [Base of the Tongue Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/head-and-neck-cancers/throat-cancer/base-of-tongue): Base of the tongue cancer is a type of oropharyngeal cancer that occurs in the back third of the tongue.
- [Bladder Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/genitourinary-cancers/bladder-cancer): Bladder cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the bladder.
- [Blood Cancers](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/blood-cancers): Blood cancers, or hematologic cancers, affect the blood, bone marrow and lymph nodes.
- [Bone Cancer]( https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/bone-cancer): Bone cancer is a malignant tumor that arises from the cells of the bone.
- [Brain Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/brain-cancer): Brain cancer is when abnormal cells grow in the brain, affecting function and health.
- [Breast Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/breast-cancer): Breast cancer is a common cancer where abnormal cells grow in breast tissue.
- [Cervical Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/gynecologic-cancers/cervical-cancer): Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus.
- [Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/blood-cancers/leukemia/chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia): Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes.
- [Chronic Myeloid Leukemia](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/blood-cancers/leukemia/chronic-myeloid-leukemia): Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood.
- [Colon Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/gastrointestinal-cancers/colon-cancer): Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the colon, part of the large intestine.
- [Cutaneous Lymphoma](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/blood-cancers/lymphoma/cutaneous-lymphoma): Cutaneous lymphoma is a type of lymphoma that affects the skin.
- [Endocrine Cancers](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/endocrine-cancers): Endocrine cancers are malignancies that occur in the hormone-producing glands of the endocrine system.
- [Endometrial Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/gynecologic-cancers/endometrial-cancer): Endometrial cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus (endometrium).
- [Esophageal Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/gastrointestinal-cancers/esophageal-cancer): Esophageal cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the esophagus.
- [Gallbladder Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/gastrointestinal-cancers/gallbladder-cancer): Gallbladder cancer is a rare cancer that originates in the gallbladder, a small organ beneath the liver.
- [Gastrointestinal Cancers](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/gastrointestinal-cancers): Gastrointestinal cancers are malignancies that occur in the digestive system, including the stomach, intestines and other organs.
- [Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/endocrine-cancers/gastrointestinal-carcinoid-tumors): Gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors are slow-growing cancers that form in the hormone-producing cells of the gastrointestinal tract.
- [Genitourinary Cancers](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/genitourinary-cancers): Genitourinary cancers are malignancies that occur in the urinary system and the male reproductive organs.
- [Gliomas](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/brain-cancer/gliomas): Gliomas are a type of tumor that occurs in the glial cells of the brain or spine.
- [Gynecologic Cancers](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/gynecologic-cancers): Gynecologic cancers are malignancies that occur in the female reproductive organs.
- [HIV-Associated Lymphoma](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/blood-cancers/lymphoma/hiv-associated-lymphoma): HIV-associated lymphoma is a type of lymphoma that occurs more frequently in individuals with HIV.
- [HPV Head and Neck Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/head-and-neck-cancers/hpv-head-and-neck-cancer): HPV head and neck cancer is a type of cancer in the head and neck region caused by the human papillomavirus.
- [Hairy Cell Leukemia](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/blood-cancers/leukemia/hairy-cell-leukemia): Hairy cell leukemia is a rare type of leukemia characterized by abnormal B lymphocytes with hair-like projections.
- [Head and Neck Cancers](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/head-and-neck-cancers): Head and neck cancers are malignancies that occur in the tissues of the head and neck region.
- [Hodgkin’s Lymphoma](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/blood-cancers/lymphoma/hodgkins-lymphoma): Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of lymphoma characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells.
- [Jaw Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/head-and-neck-cancers/oral-cancer/jaw-cancer): Jaw cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the jawbone or surrounding tissues.
- [Kidney Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/genitourinary-cancers/kidney-cancer): Kidney cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the kidney.
- [Laryngeal Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/head-and-neck-cancers/laryngeal-cancer): Laryngeal cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the tissues of the larynx (voice box).
- [Leukemia](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/blood-cancers/leukemia): Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
- [Liver Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/gastrointestinal-cancers/liver-cancer): Liver cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the liver.
- [Lung Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/lung-cancers): Lung cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the lung.
- [Lymphoma](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/blood-cancers/lymphoma): Lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system.
- [Malignant Pheochromocytomas](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/endocrine-cancers/adrenal-cancers/malignant-pheochromocytomas): Malignant pheochromocytomas are a rare adrenal cancer where hormone-producing tumors spread beyond the adrenal gland.
- [Melanoma](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/skin-cancers/melanoma): Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that begins in the melanocytes, the cells that produce pigment.
- [Merkel Cell Carcinoma](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/skin-cancers/merkel-cell-carcinoma): Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer that originates in the Merkel cells.
- [Mesothelioma](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/mesothelioma): Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that occurs in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart.
- [Multiple Myeloma](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/blood-cancers/multiple-myeloma): Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that forms in the plasma cells of the bone marrow.
- [Myelodysplastic Syndrome](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/blood-cancers/myelodysplastic-syndrome): Myelodysplastic syndrome is a group of disorders caused by poorly formed or dysfunctional blood cells.
- [Myeloproliferative Neoplasms](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/blood-cancers/myeloproliferative-neoplasms): Myeloproliferative neoplasms are a group of diseases that cause an overproduction of blood cells in the bone marrow.
- [Neuroendocrine Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/neuroendocrine-cancer): Neuroendocrine cancer is a type of cancer that arises from neuroendocrine cells, which produce hormones.
- [Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (B- and T-Cell)](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/blood-cancers/lymphoma/non-hodgkins-lymphoma): Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of lymphoma that can affect B cells or T cells.
- [Ocular Melanoma](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/ocular-melanoma): Ocular melanoma is a rare cancer that occurs in the melanocytes of the eye.
- [Oral Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/head-and-neck-cancers/oral-cancer): Oral cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the mouth.
- [Oropharyngeal Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/head-and-neck-cancers/oropharyngeal-cancer): Oropharyngeal cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the oropharynx, the middle part of the throat.
- [Other Adrenal Disorders](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/endocrine-cancers/adrenal-cancers/other-adrenal-disorders): Other adrenal disorders include various conditions that affect the adrenal glands, such as adrenal adenomas and hyperplasia.
- [Other Brain Cancers](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/brain-cancer/other-brain-cancers): Other brain cancers include various malignancies that occur in different parts of the brain.
- [Ovarian Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/gynecologic-cancers/ovarian-cancer): Ovarian cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the ovary.
- [Palate Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/head-and-neck-cancers/oral-cancer/palate-cancer): Palate cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the tissues of the hard or soft palate in the mouth.
- [Pancreatic Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/gastrointestinal-cancers/pancreatic-cancer): Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the pancreas.
- [Parathyroid Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/endocrine-cancers/parathyroid-cancer): Parathyroid cancer is a rare cancer of the parathyroid glands that causes high calcium levels in the blood due to excess hormone production.
- [Peritoneal Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/peritoneal-cancer): Peritoneal cancer is a rare cancer that occurs in the peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity.
- [Peritoneal Mesothelioma](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/mesothelioma/peritoneal-mesothelioma): Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare cancer that occurs in the lining of the abdomen.
- [Pharyngeal Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/head-and-neck-cancers/throat-cancer/pharyngeal-cancer): Pharyngeal cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the pharynx, the hollow tube inside the neck.
- [Pituitary Tumors](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/endocrine-cancers/pituitary-tumors): Pituitary tumors are abnormal growths that develop in the pituitary gland, which regulates various hormones.
- [Pleural Mesothelioma](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/mesothelioma/pleural-mesothelioma): Pleural mesothelioma is a rare cancer that occurs in the lining of the lungs.
- [Prostate Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/genitourinary-cancers/prostate-cancer): Prostate cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the prostate gland.
- [Rectal Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/gastrointestinal-cancers/rectal-cancer): Rectal cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the rectum, the lower part of the large intestine.
- [Salivary Gland Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/head-and-neck-cancers/salivary-gland-cancer): Salivary gland cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the salivary glands.
- [Sarcoma](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/sarcoma): Sarcoma is a type of cancer that arises from connective tissues such as bone, muscle and fat.
- [Sinonasal and Nasopharyngeal Cancers](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/head-and-neck-cancers/sinonasal-cancer): Sinonasal and nasopharyngeal cancers are malignancies that occur in the nasal cavity and nasopharynx.
- [Skin Cancers](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/skin-cancers): Skin cancers are malignancies that occur in the skin, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.
- [Skull-Base Tumors](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/head-and-neck-cancers/skull-base-tumors): Skull-base tumors are abnormal growths that occur at the base of the skull.
- [Small Intestine Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/gastrointestinal-cancers/small-intestine-cancer): Small intestine cancer is a rare cancer that occurs in the tissues of the small intestine.
- [Soft Tissue Sarcoma](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/sarcoma/soft-tissue-sarcoma): Soft tissue sarcoma forms in muscles, fat, nerves or other soft tissues, often appearing as a painless lump that grows over time.
- [Spinal Tumors](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/spine-cancer/spine-tumors): Spinal tumors are abnormal growths that develop in or around the spinal cord.
- [Spine Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/spine-cancer): Spine cancer refers to malignant tumors that occur in the bones of the spine.
- [Squamous Cell Carcinoma](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/skin-cancers/squamous-cell-carcinoma): Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer that originates in the squamous cells of the epidermis.
- [Stomach Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/gastrointestinal-cancers/stomach-cancer): Stomach cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the stomach.
- [Testicular Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/genitourinary-cancers/testicular-cancer): Testicular cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the testicles.
- [Throat Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/head-and-neck-cancers/throat-cancer): Throat cancer refers to malignant tumors that occur in the pharynx or larynx.
- [Thyroid Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/endocrine-cancers/thyroid-cancer): Thyroid cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the thyroid gland.
- [Tongue Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/head-and-neck-cancers/oral-cancer/tongue-cancer): Tongue cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the tissues of the tongue.
- [Tonsil Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/head-and-neck-cancers/oropharyngeal-cancer/tonsil-cancer): Tonsil cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the tissues of the tonsils.
- [Vaginal Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/gynecologic-cancers/vaginal-cancer): Vaginal cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the vagina.
- [Vulvar Cancer](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/cancers-conditions-and-treatment/cancer-types/gynecologic-cancers/vulvar-cancer): Vulvar cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the vulva.
- [Clinical Trials](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/learn-about-cancers-and-treatments/innovation-at-the-james/clinical-trials): Find and learn about the hundreds of active cancer clinical trials available.
- [Patient and Visitor Guide](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/patient-information/planning-your-visit): Information about our locations, amenities, parking and what to expect during your visit.
- [Support for Patients and Caregivers (JamesCare for Life)](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/support-for-patients-and-caregivers/support-programs/jamescare-for-life): Access to supportive programs focusing on the physical, emotional, practical and spiritual well-being of patients and their families.
- [MyChart](https://mychart.osu.edu/): Log in to the secure patient portal to manage appointments, view test results and communicate with your care team.

## Cancer Research

The OSUCCC – James is a national leader in creating and testing the next generation of cancer treatments.

- [Our Research Programs](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-cancer-researchers/research/research-programs): Details on the five main research programs: Cancer Biology, Cancer Control, Leukemia and Hematologic Malignancies, Molecular Carcinogenesis and Chemoprevention, and Translational Therapeutics.
- [Research Institutes and Centers](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-cancer-researchers/research/research-institutes-and-centers): Information on specialized centers like the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology and the Drug Development Institute.
- [Shared Resources](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-cancer-researchers/resources-for-cancer-researchers/shared-resources): A list of core laboratories and services that support our scientists' research efforts.

## For Health Care Professionals

Resources for medical professionals who wish to collaborate or refer a patient.

- [Refer a Patient](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-healthcare-professionals/for-referring-physicians/how-to-refer-a-patient): Instructions and contact information for referring a patient to the OSUCCC – James.
- [Departments and Divisions](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-healthcare-professionals/find-a-department-or-division): A guide to the various academic and clinical departments specializing in cancer care and research.

## Ways to Give

- [Donate Now](https://giveto.osu.edu/makeagift/details/313545): Support cancer research and patient care by making a financial contribution.
- [Volunteer Opportunities](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-donors-and-volunteers/volunteering/volunteer-opportunities): Information on how to volunteer your time to help patients and their families at The James.