---
title: "Get a cancer type"
method: GET
path: "/cancer-types/{cancerTypeId}"
tags: ["Cancer Types"]
---

# Get a cancer type

`GET /cancer-types/{cancerTypeId}`

## Path parameters

- `cancerTypeId` string, required

## Response `200`

OK

- TypeOfCancer
  - `cancerTypeId` string, required
  - `dedicatedColor` string
  - `name` string
  - `parent` string
  - `shortName` string

---

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