Cancer

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 […]

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 […]