Cancer

A type of cancerous (malignant) tumor that often develops in bone and connective tissue (including fat, muscle, blood vessels, nerves, and other surrounding tissues) is called a sarcoma. The symptoms are often different among people who develop this type of cancer because it depends on the size and exact location of the tumor. Generally, this […]

A bacterial infection that negatively affects the fallopian tubes is known as salpingitis. It often occurs due to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and others. If you develop this condition and do not get treatment, it may lead to permanent damage to the fallopian tubes and infertility. Physicians usually prescribe antibiotics to treat […]

A type of cancer that develops in the tissue of the salivary gland is known as salivary gland cancer. There are some organs in the mouth and throat that make saliva (also known as spit). People who develop this type of cancer may notice a lump in the mouth or jaw. Generally, this cancer is […]

A type of cancer that develops in the muscles or tissues of the uterus is called uterine sarcoma. It occurs very rarely and may cause abnormal bleeding and pain. Usually, doctors treat this type of cancer with radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery, or hormone therapy. Generally, uterine sarcoma develops in the muscle layer of the uterus […]

A type of cancer that begins to develop in the urinary system is called urothelial carcinoma. Furthermore, it accounts for approximately 90% of all bladder cancers and 7% of kidney cancers. However, people who develop bladder or kidney cancer due to urothelial carcinoma usually experience the same symptoms and have similar prognoses. These types of […]

A type of rare cancer that develops on a gland called the thymus is known as thymomas and thymic carcinomas. Thymomas usually do not cause symptoms in their early stages, but when they occur may include the following symptoms. For example, chest pressure or pain. While the primary treatment is surgery, it may also involve […]

A slow-growing type of cancer that affects blood cells and occurs quite rarely is called Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia (WM). Sometimes, this type of cancer is called lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma. It often happens when a person develops genetic changes (mutations) in the B cells. Although it is not possible to cure this condition, treatments focus on lessening the […]

This is a type of cancer that appears in the lining of the blood or lymph vessels. It happens rarely, and it is called angiosarcoma. However, lymph vessels are a part of the immune system that helps collect bacteria, viruses, and other waste products and dispose of them from the body. Angiosarcoma may develop anywhere […]

This type of cancer begins to develop in the cells of the anal canal. This is a short tube at the end of the rectum through which stool passes when it leaves the body. The most common symptoms that people with anal cancer experience include rectal bleeding and pain and blood in the stool. Sometimes, […]

A type of cancer that develops in white blood cells is called cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. It happens quite rarely and begins in the while blood cells called T cells (also known as T lymphocytes). In normal circumstances, white blood cells help the body’s immune system fight against germs. When a person develops this cancer type, […]