# Cancers & Diseases

## Your path starts with knowledge.

Cancer is a broad term for diseases in which abnormal cells in the body grow uncontrollably. In a healthy body, cells grow and divide in a controlled manner to replace old or damaged cells. However, in cancer, this regulation breaks down, and the cells divide without control. These rogue cells can then invade surrounding tissues, disrupt normal bodily functions, and often lead to the formation of a tumor.

At The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, our physicians treat all stages of cancer and diseases. Learn more about the different types of cancer and diseases, including information on symptoms, risk factors, and more.

Benign Hematology

Benign hematology focuses on noncancerous disorders of the blood and bone marrow.

 [Read About Benign Hematology](/all-cancers-diseases/benign-hematology)

Blood Cancers

Blood cancers develop in the bone marrow, lymphatic system, or lymph nodes, which are key parts of the body's immune and circulatory systems.

 [Read About Blood Cancers](/all-cancers-diseases/blood-cancers)

Colon Cancer

Colon cancer starts in the large intestine, or colon, the last part of the digestive tract.

 [Read About Colon Cancer](/all-cancers-diseases/colon-cancer)

Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer begins in the pancreas, an organ behind the stomach that helps with digestion and blood sugar regulation.

 [Read About Pancreatic Cancer](/all-cancers-diseases/pancreatic-cancer)

Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is a common form of cancer and develops when skin cells grow and divide in an uncontrolled way.

 [Learn About Skin Cancer](/all-cancers-diseases/skin-cancer)

Thyroid Cancer

Thyroid cancer begins in the cells of the thyroid, a small butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck that helps regulate metabolism, heart rate, body temperature, and other essential functions.

 [Learn About Thyroid Cancer](/all-cancers-diseases/thyroid-cancer)

 [View All Cancers & Diseases](/all-cancers-diseases)

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###  We're here to support you.

At The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, we’re here to support you with expert care, clear answers, compassionate listening, and guidance you can trust. We know a cancer diagnosis brings questions, and we encourage you to ask them.

You’re not alone; our care team is here to walk this path with you, every step of the way.

##  Latest News, Events & Insights

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 **Event** [Kendra Gives Back Event!](/kendra-gives-back-event)In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, join us for a Kendra Gives Back Event at Kendra Scott at The Shops At Clearfork! Join Dr. Polavarapu and The Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders in store for sips, sweets and shop the BCA Collection. 20% of the proceeds will benefit breast cancer patients through Careity Foundation.

 Event Date: October 9, 2026

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 **The Center Insights** [A Month of Awareness and a Warm Welcome](/month-awareness-and-warm-welcome)This September, I am honored to join the gynecologic oncology team at The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, serving patients and families throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most difficult experiences in a woman's life. My goal is to walk alongside my patients every step of the way, ensuring they feel heard, understand their options, and feel empowered to make decisions about their health.

 Published Date: September 29, 2026

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 **The Center Insights** [Not All Blood Cancers Move at the Same Speed](/not-all-blood-cancers-move-same-speed)When most people hear the word cancer, they picture urgency. A diagnosis, a treatment plan, and a race to get ahead of it. For many cancers, that picture is accurate. But for blood cancers, the story is more varied than most people realize, and understanding that variation can change how patients and families experience a diagnosis from the very first conversation.Some blood cancers are aggressive and require treatment to begin within days or weeks. Others are slow-moving by nature, and the right approach is not to treat immediately but to watch carefully, sometimes for months, sometimes for years, before any intervention is needed. Both of these paths are legitimate. Both are evidence-based. And both require a care team that understands the difference.September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. It is a good time to talk honestly about what blood cancer actually is, why it does not follow a single script, and what patients and caregivers can expect when they walk through the door at The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.

 Published Date: September 9, 2026