Cancer

The cancer type that begins in the ovaries is called ovarian cancer. Cancerous cells begin to multiply abnormally and destroy healthy tissue. Ovaries are two small organs (about the size of an almond each) that make eggs (ova) and hormones (such as Estrogen and Progesterone). Furthermore, these organs are a part of the female reproductive […]

The cancer type that starts in the pancreas cells is called pancreatic cancer. An organ that is located behind the stomach is called the pancreas. It produces specific enzymes and hormones that help digest food and manage blood sugar. The most common type of pancreatic cancer starts in the pancreas ducts that carry digestive enzymes […]

The cancer that begins in the rectum cells is called rectal cancer. When cancer occurs inside the colon and rectum, it is called colorectal cancer. The end part of the colon is called the rectum. It begins at the end of the colon and ends at the anus (the short and narrow passage). Rectal and […]

The cancer that begins in the skin cells is called skin cancer. It usually occurs due to prolonged exposure to the sun. However, it may also happen in body parts that are not exposed to the sun. The main skin cancer types include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Generally, to reduce the […]

A cancer that begins in the cervix (the lower part of the uterus that links to the vagina) is called cervical cancer. There are multiple strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) that contribute to most diagnosed cervical cancers. Normally, HPV is a common infection that often passes through sexual contact. In most cases, the immunity […]

A medical term that describes cancer survivors who experience memory and thinking problems is called the chemo brain. These consequences usually occur during or after cancer treatment. Sometimes, this medical term also is called chemo fog, cancer-related cognitive impairment, or cognitive dysfunction. While chemo brain is a widely used term, the causes of memory and […]

A leukemia type that happens quite rarely is called chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). Sometimes, it is called an uncommon type of bone marrow cancer. The body part that produces blood cells (including red and white ones) is called the bone marrow. The white blood cells (also called lymphocytes) levels begin to increase in people with […]

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 […]