Cancer

A type of slow-growing cancerous cell that may develop anywhere in the body is called a carcinoid tumor. Furthermore, carcinoid tumors are one subset of the neuroendocrine tumors that usually start to develop in the digestive tract (including the stomach, small bowel, colon, rectum, and appendix) or the lungs. In most cases, people with these […]

A cancer type of the white blood cells is called hairy cell leukemia. These blood cells help the body fight against germs. While there are several different types of white blood cells, this cancer type negatively affects B cells, also called B lymphocytes. When hairy cell leukemia happens, the body begins to produce too many […]

A cancer type that begins in the cells called mesothelium is called Mesothelioma. A thin layer that covers multiple body organs is called mesothelium. In most cases, it occurs in the tissue that surrounds the lungs (also known as pleural mesothelioma). However, this cancer type may occur in the abdomen, around the heart or testicles, […]

A cancer type that begins in the white blood cells (also called plasma cells) is called multiple myeloma. Normally, healthy plasma cells help fight infections and produce proteins (known as antibodies) that also help identify and destroy germs. In people with this cancer type, the abnormal plasma cells begin to build up in the bone […]

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 […]