Cancer

This cancer type starts in the esophagus and is called esophageal cancer. A long tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach is called the esophagus. In other words, this organ helps move food from the throat end to the stomach to be digested. Abnormal growth of the cancerous cells starts in the […]

The cancer type that begins in the cells under the tongue is called the floor of the mouth cancer. It usually starts to grow in the small and flat cells in the mouth lining (also known as squamous cells). When it occurs, it is called squamous cell carcinoma and causes different changes in the feel […]

Abnormal cell growth that begins in the brain or spinal cord is called glioma. However, the cells in glioma look very similar to certain healthy cells in the brain (glial cells). These cells are located around nerve cells and help them function. When the glioma grows and forms a tumor (a mass of cells) it […]

A rare cancer type that begins in the pancreas is called pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. A long and flat organ located behind the stomach is called the pancreas and it produces specific enzymes and hormones that help digest food. This cancer type commonly begins in the hormone-producing cells of the pancreas called islet cells. Sometimes, pancreatic […]

A cancer type that develops in the slim tubes (bile ducts) that carry digestive fluid (bile) is called Cholangiocarcinoma or bile duct cancer. This cancer type usually occurs in people over 50 years old but it can happen at any age as well. Healthcare providers classify bile duct cancer into several types based on the […]

A cancer type that begins in the brain or spinal cord cells is called glioblastoma. Usually, it grows and invades healthy tissue quickly and causes them to die. This cancer type appears in the cells known as astrocytes, which are responsible for supporting nerve cells. While it may happen at any age, mostly occurs in […]

This is a rare cancer type that starts in the thyroid gland. A butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck base is called the thyroid gland and it is responsible to release hormones essential for the body’s metabolism. Sometimes, this cancer type is called Hurthle cell carcinoma or oxyphilic cell carcinoma. However, Hurthle cell cancer is […]

This cancer type starts in the stomach cells and it is called stomach cancer or gastric cancer. The stomach helps to digest food and it is located in the upper part of the abdomen. This type of cancer can appear in any part of the stomach but mostly appears in the main part of the […]

This cancer type starts in the liver cells and it is called liver cancer. It is located in the upper right abdomen beneath the diaphragm and above the stomach. There are different cancer types that affect the liver and the most common one is called hepatocellular carcinoma. It begins in the primary cells of the […]

This is a cancer type that impacts the lymphatic system. A part of the immune system that fights against germs and diseases is called the lymphatic system. When cells start to multiply and grow out of control in this immune system part, this cancer type happens (Hodgkin lymphoma). The lymphatic system contains lymph nodes that […]