Cancer

The cancer type that begins in a part of the large intestine (also called the colon) is called colon cancer. The largest and longest part of the large intestine is called the colon. However, the large intestine is a part of the digestive system that breaks down the food. In most cases, this cancer type […]

This cancer type begins in the pharynx (throat) or larynx (voice box) and it is called throat cancer. The throat is a muscular tube that starts behind the nose and ends in the neck. In such cases, the cancer cells appear in the flat cells that line the throat. However, in some people, it may […]

Cancer that begins in the thyroid cells is called thyroid cancer. This is a butterfly-shaped organ located at the neck base below the Adam’s apple and it produces important hormones that help regulate multiple body functions including heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and others. In most cases, this cancer type does not cause any […]

This cancer type begins to develop in the vagina cells and it is called vaginal cancer. These abnormal cells usually multiply and grow quite fast and may destroy nearby healthy tissues. A muscular tube that is a part of the female reproductive system is called the vagina. It also connects the uterus with the outer […]

Brain tumors are certain growths that appear in or near the brain. These tumors may appear even in the brain tissues or in tissues near it including nerves, the pituitary gland, the pineal gland, and membranes that cover the brain’s surface. When these growths appear in the brain they are called primary brain tumors. If […]

This cancer type starts in the uterus cells and it is called endometrial cancer. The uterus is a pelvic organ where fetal development occurs. When the cancerous cells begin in the endometrium (the lining of the uterus), this cancer type occurs. Sometimes, physicians call this cancer type uterine cancer. There are other cancer types that […]

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 […]