# How do I view multiple types of cancer together?

To view multiple types of cancer patients side-by-side you will need to start with a Pan-Cancer dataset and then filter down to just the cancer types you want to see. 

The [TCGA PanCan Study](https://xenabrowser.net/datapages/?cohort=TCGA%20Pan-Cancer%20\(PANCAN\)) contains the latest data from the PanCan Atlas project, including many hand curated datasets. It also contains some legacy TCGA data across all cancer types, including GISTIC 2 CNV estimates and miRNAseq estimates.

## Generalized Steps

1\. Add the phenotype column `cancer type abbreviation` that details the cancer type.

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[Here is a bookmark ](https://xenabrowser.net/heatmap/?bookmark=d34a38000eca5f2bfcf936d5e06066dc)that will take you to the TCGA PanCan (PANCAN) Study with that phenotype column already selected.
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2\. Search for the cancer type you are interested in, making sure that it is listed in the phenotype column. **Separate each cancer type by 'OR'. Example: 'lgg OR gbm'.** Click the Filter + subgroup menu next to the search bar and select 'Keep Samples'.

![](https://3676322134-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LAsF1Wuj3-Bs3YBFd7f%2F-LF-IOfKfnTwhFtgNCVl%2F-LF-I_tx5inP7N55aFsu%2FhighlightLocation.png?alt=media\&token=5e1a722d-8aa1-4202-90bb-6a5b5c51fffc)

![](https://3676322134-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LAsF1Wuj3-Bs3YBFd7f%2F-LF-IOfKfnTwhFtgNCVl%2F-LF-J_xUdpyX947rOLjD%2FhighlightMenuLocation.png?alt=media\&token=0faf0da5-f74e-40f7-9d38-1717c7199071)

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[More information on filtering](https://ucsc-xena.gitbook.io/project/overview-of-features/filter-and-subgrouping)
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## Example

Below is an example for viewing breast and ovarian cancer together for the TCGA PanCan Atlas

[**Beginning screenshot**](https://xenabrowser.net/heatmap/?bookmark=94d91442ccbf3ad7302857db86e8a3cf)

[**Ending screenshot**](https://xenabrowser.net/heatmap/?bookmark=beeee48590a9183ac2944063ba4c1774)

![](https://3676322134-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LAsF1Wuj3-Bs3YBFd7f%2F-LL6-Y_XsXNPDyqtyIXP%2F-LL6-lyGKcE3uC28lDpf%2Ffilterdown.gif?alt=media\&token=84604608-3352-4bff-a609-ba7f4286adde)