Cancer

A type of blood cancer that begins to develop in the white blood cells in the lymph nodes (lymphocytes) is called mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). A lot of people who develop this type of blood cancer experience a cycle of remission and relapse. It means the symptoms disappear for a short period and then return. […]

A rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that develops in the lining of the abdomen (gastric MALT) is called MALT lymphoma. Sometimes, it is called extranodal marginal zone lymphoma, and it may also develop in the lungs, skin, thyroid, salivary gland, or near the eye (non-gastric MALT). While doctors can put this type of cancer in […]

A form of abnormal growth that often affects people under 30 and develops in the reproductive cells (also called germ cells) inside the ovaries is called ovarian germ cell tumors. While most of these growths are benign (noncancerous), sometimes they may be malignant (cancerous). Most of the time, these growths are treated with surgery, but […]

The tumors that begin to develop in the tissues that surround and support nerve cells are called nerve sheath tumors. While most of them are benign (noncancerous), in rare cases, some of them can become malignant (cancerous). Usually, noncancerous tumors are removed with surgery, and they do not return after treatment. Neurofibromas, schwannomas, and malignant […]

A rare genetic condition in which people experience benign (noncancerous) tumors in cartilage (enchondromas), often in the hands, is called Maffucci syndrome. People with this syndrome often experience bone pain, skeletal abnormalities, and have an increased risk of fractures. Sometimes, it may also involve abnormal tangles of blood vessels on the skin (also called hemangiomas). […]

A type of cancer that begins to develop in the bones (usually in the arms or legs) is called osteosarcoma (also known as osteogenic sarcoma). The most common symptoms include unexplained broken bones, bone pain, and limited movement. Moreover, approximately 7 in 10 people survive osteosarcoma, especially if the cancer does not spread to other […]

A type of cancer that begins in the oropharynx (the middle part of the throat) is called oropharyngeal cancer. While there are some options available to treat this type of cancer, it may return. Healthcare professionals recommend getting vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV), quitting smoking, and limiting or avoiding alcoholic beverages to reduce the risk […]

A type of cancer that appears in the fatty tissue (omentum) that covers all organs in the abdominal area is called omentum cancer. This type of cancer occurs very rarely. Sometimes, people with ovarian or stomach cancer may also develop omentum cancer. It happens because the primary cancer spreads to the nearby tissue (omentum). While […]

A tumor that develops in the central nervous system and negatively affects the brain or spinal cord (rarely) is called an oligodendroglioma. It usually begins to develop in the glial cells (the supportive cells of the nervous system). In general, this is a treatable tumor even if it is malignant (cancerous). The cells where this […]

The tumors that begin to develop in the nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses are called nasal and paranasal tumors. These growths can be noncancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). While the primary treatment for these tumors is surgery, doctors may recommend radiation therapy or chemotherapy for people with malignant tumors. Check some examples of tumors below: […]