### Question
Can you define what particular cancer means?


### Answer
**Particular cancer** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 280g*:

> one specific type of cancer or a type of cancers scientifically proven to have the same cause

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part P-Additional Programs**

