Cancer (Malignant Neoplastic Diseases)
SSA Blue Book section 13.00. Cancers of specific body sites (lung, breast, prostate, etc.), lymphoma, leukemia, multiple myeloma, and cancers treated by bone marrow or stem cell transplantation.
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13.02
Soft Tissue Cancers of the Head and Neck
Cancers of the nasopharynx, oropharynx, tonsils, hypopharynx, larynx, vocal cord, etc.
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13.03
Skin (Except Melanoma)
Basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers with advanced features.
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13.04
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Malignant tumors of connective tissues (muscles, fat, blood vessels, nerves).
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13.05
Lymphoma
Cancer of the lymphatic system — Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin varieties.
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13.06
Leukemia
Cancer of blood-forming tissues (bone marrow, lymphatic system).
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13.07
Multiple Myeloma
Cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow.
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13.08
Salivary Glands
Cancer of the parotid, submandibular, sublingual, or minor salivary glands.
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13.09
Thyroid Gland
Cancer of the thyroid — papillary, follicular, medullary, or anaplastic.
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13.10
Breast Cancer
Malignancy of breast tissue.
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13.11
Skeletal System — Sarcoma
Cancer originating in the bone (osteosarcoma, Ewing's, chondrosarcoma).
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13.12
Maxilla, Orbit, or Temporal Fossa
Cancer of the upper jaw, eye socket, or temporal bone region.
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13.13
Nervous System Cancer (Brain, Spinal Cord)
Primary cancers of the central nervous system.
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13.14
Lung Cancer
Small-cell and non-small-cell cancers of the lung.
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13.15
Pleura or Mediastinum
Cancer of the lining of the lungs or the central chest cavity.
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13.16
Esophagus or Stomach
Cancer of the esophagus or stomach.
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13.17
Small Intestine
Cancer of the small bowel.
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13.18
Large Intestine (Colon, Rectum, Anus)
Colorectal cancer and anal canal cancers.
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13.19
Liver or Gallbladder
Primary cancers of the liver, intrahepatic bile ducts, gallbladder, or extrahepatic bile ducts.
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13.20
Pancreas
Cancer of the pancreas.
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13.21
Kidneys, Adrenal Glands, or Ureters
Cancer of the kidney (renal cell carcinoma), adrenals, or ureters.
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13.22
Cancer With Primary Site Unknown
Metastatic cancer where the origin can't be identified.
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13.23
Female Genital Tract (Uterine, Ovarian, Cervical, Vaginal, Vulvar, Fallopian)
Cancers of the female reproductive organs.
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13.24
Prostate Cancer
Malignancy of the prostate gland.
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13.25
Testicular Cancer
Cancer of the testicle (germ cell tumors).
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13.26
Bladder Cancer
Cancer of the bladder (urinary tract).
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13.27
Cancers Treated by Bone Marrow or Stem Cell Transplantation
Post-transplant recovery for cancer treatment.
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13.28
Oral Cavity (Lip, Mouth, Pharynx)
Cancers of the lip, tongue, floor of mouth, hard palate, and pharynx.
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13.29
Malignant Melanoma
Cancer arising from pigment-producing cells (melanocytes).