Cancer

A rare genetic disorder that significantly increases the risk for multiple types of cancer is called Muir-Torre syndrome (MTS). Commonly, people with MTS develop skin tumors along with one or multiple tumors in the internal organs (in most cases, colorectal cancer). In other words, MTS is characterized by malignant (cancerous) or benign (noncancerous) skin tumors […]

This is an aggressive and rare form of cancer that begins to develop in the mucous membrane (mucosa). It is called mucosal melanoma, and it affects the soft tissue that lines organs and other parts throughout the body. Most of the time, this type of cancer spreads until it is diagnosed. In other words, mucosal […]

A rare type of skin cancer that can be life-threatening if it is not found in the early stages is called Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). This cancer is often aggressive, which means it grows quickly and may spread to nearby tissues and organs. In most cases, it spreads to nearby lymph nodes, and it affects […]

A type of tumor that develops in the meninges (the protective layers of tissue that cover the brain and spinal cord) is called meningioma. Furthermore, it is the most common type of brain tumor, and most of them are benign (noncancerous). Most of the time, tumors grow near the top of the outer curve of […]

One of the most invasive skin cancers that has the highest risk of death is called melanoma. Nonetheless, it is one of the most serious skin cancers; it is still highly curable, especially in the early stages. You should see a doctor immediately if you have fair skin, blonde or red hair, and blue eyes. […]

A type of cancerous (malignant) brain tumor that begins to develop near the brainstem in the cerebellum is called medulloblastoma. It is a fast-growing tumor that can easily spread to other parts of the brain and spinal cord. Commonly, medulloblastoma affects children. Doctors often prescribe surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy to treat this type of […]

A group of tumors that include thymomas, lymphomas, germ cell tumors, and cysts is called mediastinal tumors. These abnormal cells often appear in the space between the lungs (the mediastinum). While some of these tumors are benign (noncancerous), some people may develop malignant (cancerous) tumors. The primary treatment for people who develop mediastinal tumors is […]

A type of lung cancer that occurs when normal cells in the lungs develop DNA mutations (changes) and begin to grow and multiply uncontrollably is called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Moreover, it is the most common form of lung cancer, and it often grows slowly compared to small-cell lung cancer. However, it can spread […]

A type of blood cancer that develops in the lymphatic system is called non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). These cancerous cells begin to develop in B-cell and T-cell lymphomas. In most cases, the tumor begins to develop in the lymph nodes, but can spread to the lymphatic system or other organs in the body. While some types […]

A group of slow-growing types of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma is called marginal zone lymphoma (MZL). This type of cancer develops in the B lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). In general, there are several types of MZL, but all of them begin to develop in lymphoid tissue, including the skin, lymph nodes, and spleen. […]