Cancer

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, […]

A type of cancer that appears in the adrenal glands is called adrenal cancer. These glands are located on the top of each kidney, and they control various processes in the body. Adrenal glands produce hormones that control metabolism, blood pressure, and other essential body functions. This type of cancer usually occurs rarely and mostly […]

An abnormal growth of cells in or around the spinal cord is a condition called a spinal cord tumor. The spinal cord goes from the brain and extends downward. It is produced by nerve cells that carry signals between the body’s organs and structures and the brain. Furthermore, the spinal cord is surrounded by bones […]

A rare type of kidney cancer that primarily affects children is called Wilms tumor (also called nephroblastoma). It is the most common kidney cancer that happens in children. While it usually appears between 3 to 4 years, sometimes, it may occur after age 5, but less commonly. However, older children and even adults may also […]

A rare type of blood and bone marrow cancer is called acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Bone marrow is a spongy tissue inside the bones that produces blood cells. This condition is called acute because it progresses quite fast and makes immature blood cells instead of mature ones. Moreover, the word lymphocytic in the name of […]

This is a cancer type that starts in the bladder cells, and it is called bladder cancer. A muscular organ that holds the urine and is located in the lower abdomen (belly) is called the bladder. In most cases, bladder cancer begins in the urothelial cells (specific cells inside of the bladder). However, these cells […]

This is a cancer type that begins in the bones and is called bone cancer. It may start in any bone, but in most cases, it negatively affects the thighbone. Furthermore, bone cancer does not include cancer that begins in other body parts and spreads to the bones. However, when the cancer spreads to the […]