Cancer

A rare type of lung cancer that begins to develop in the top part of the lung is called a Pancoast tumor. The most common symptoms are shoulder pain and arm weakness. However, this type of cancer cannot be cured. That’s why the treatment focuses on relieving the symptoms and improving the quality of life. […]

A rare genetic disorder that significantly increases the risk of developing benign (noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous) tumors to grow throughout the body is called Von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL). Physicians may also refer to this condition as Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome. It often occurs due to a mutation (change) of certain genes. The most common treatment recommended […]

A rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that begins in the T lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) is called T-cell lymphoma. In general, there are multiple forms of this type of cancer. Physicians usually prescribe different treatments for people with T-cell lymphomas because it depends on several factors. For example, the type and severity […]

A rare type of cancer that grows fast and affects the lungs is called small-cell lung cancer. While it can affect anyone, it mostly occurs in people with a long history of smoking tobacco. However, sometimes, this type of cancer can be cured, especially when it is found early. The only sure way to prevent […]

A rare type of cancer that grows quite fast and negatively affects the skin and blood is called Sezary syndrome. Usually, when it occurs, the symptoms are very similar to eczema or other common skin disorders. Unfortunately, this condition cannot be cured, but with proper treatment, you can lessen the symptoms and improve your quality […]

A new cancer that may develop even after you finish treatment that cures the condition is called secondary cancer. However, this is a different type of cancer compared to cancer that recurs or spreads. While it may occur after curing a previous type of cancer, it may also occur along with the first type of […]

A rare type of skin cancer that begins in the oil-producing (sebaceous) glands of the skin is called sebaceous carcinoma. Moreover, this is an aggressive cancer that may grow fast, return after treatment, or spread throughout the body. One of the most common symptoms is a bump similar to a pimple on the upper eyelid. […]

A tumor that develops in the Schwann cells is called a schwannoma. These cells are located in the peripheral nervous system or nerve roots. However, this tumor is usually benign and slow-growing. One of the most common types of schwannoma is the vestibular schwannoma, which affects the nerves in the inner ear. In rare cases, […]

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 […]