A rare type of soft tissue sarcoma that causes cancerous spots on the skin and in the tissue that lines the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is called Kaposi sarcoma. While it happens rarely, people with human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) and weakened immune systems are more likely to develop it. Generally, this type of cancer is treatable, […]
A rare type of soft tissue sarcoma, which is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that begins to develop in the smooth muscles of the hollow organs (including the bladder, stomach, uterus, intestines, or blood vessels), is called leiomyosarcoma (LMS). Doctors often prescribe radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy to treat this type of […]
A rare type of chronic (long-term) leukemia that negatively affects blood cells called lymphocytes is called large granular lymphocytic leukemia (LGL). In general, there are 3 types of large granular lymphocytic leukemia. While two of them grow slowly and are very similar to certain chronic disorders, the third type is aggressive. It means it grows […]
Certain rare blood cancers that appear when the body produces too many red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets are called myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), also known as myeloproliferative disorders. These blood cells are produced by a spongy tissue inside the bones called bone marrow. In people with MPNs, something affects the production of blood […]
A rare type of cancer that starts in the fat cells is called myxoid liposarcoma (MLPS). Sometimes, people may have this cancer for years before experiencing symptoms. It often causes a visible lump under the skin on the legs or arms. While the most common treatments for myxoid liposarcoma that has not spread to other […]
A type of cancer that begins to develop in the larynx or voice box is called laryngeal cancer. The most common symptoms include hoarseness, sore throat, and persistent throat. While it is often treated with surgery (such as laryngectomy), doctors may also recommend other cancer treatments (including chemotherapy and radiation therapy). In other words, laryngeal […]
A rare health condition in which a type of immune system cell known as Langerhans cells begins to build up in the child’s body is called Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH). It often negatively affects multiple parts of the body, causing damage and tumors. Furthermore, Langerhans cells are a type of white blood cells that help […]
A rare type of cancer that mostly affects people who already have acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is called myeloid sarcoma. Unlike other types of blood cancer, myeloid sarcoma affects the soft tissues in the body instead of bone marrow. Usually, doctors recommend similar treatments to those of AML to treat this type of blood cancer. […]
A health condition that negatively affects blood stem cells and prevents a person from having enough healthy blood cells is called myelodysplastic syndrome (also known as myelodysplasia or MDS). This health condition can also cause anemia (low red blood cell count), infections, and prolonged bleeding (hemorrhage). Moreover, approximately 30% of people with MDS will also […]
A type of skin cancer that negatively affects the body’s T cells is called mycosis fungoides. It is also a type of lymphoma that happens when certain white blood cells become cancerous. Most of the time, the primary symptom of this type of cancer is a skin rash. Unfortunately, there is no way to cure […]
Dr. Paul K. Huddleston is an urologist in Newark, Delaware and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, Newark Health Methodist Hospital Alliance. He received his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock and has been in practice between 12-16 years.
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