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 […]
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. […]
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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