Cancer

Abnormal cell growth that begins in the brain or spinal cord is called glioma. However, the cells in glioma look very similar to certain healthy cells in the brain (glial cells). These cells are located around nerve cells and help them function. When the glioma grows and forms a tumor (a mass of cells) it […]

A rare cancer type that begins in the pancreas is called pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. A long and flat organ located behind the stomach is called the pancreas and it produces specific enzymes and hormones that help digest food. This cancer type commonly begins in the hormone-producing cells of the pancreas called islet cells. Sometimes, pancreatic […]

A cancer type that develops in the slim tubes (bile ducts) that carry digestive fluid (bile) is called Cholangiocarcinoma or bile duct cancer. This cancer type usually occurs in people over 50 years old but it can happen at any age as well. Healthcare providers classify bile duct cancer into several types based on the […]

A cancer type that begins in the brain or spinal cord cells is called glioblastoma. Usually, it grows and invades healthy tissue quickly and causes them to die. This cancer type appears in the cells known as astrocytes, which are responsible for supporting nerve cells. While it may happen at any age, mostly occurs in […]

This is a rare cancer type that starts in the thyroid gland. A butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck base is called the thyroid gland and it is responsible to release hormones essential for the body’s metabolism. Sometimes, this cancer type is called Hurthle cell carcinoma or oxyphilic cell carcinoma. However, Hurthle cell cancer is […]

This cancer type starts in the stomach cells and it is called stomach cancer or gastric cancer. The stomach helps to digest food and it is located in the upper part of the abdomen. This type of cancer can appear in any part of the stomach but mostly appears in the main part of the […]

This cancer type starts in the liver cells and it is called liver cancer. It is located in the upper right abdomen beneath the diaphragm and above the stomach. There are different cancer types that affect the liver and the most common one is called hepatocellular carcinoma. It begins in the primary cells of the […]

This is a cancer type that impacts the lymphatic system. A part of the immune system that fights against germs and diseases is called the lymphatic system. When cells start to multiply and grow out of control in this immune system part, this cancer type happens (Hodgkin lymphoma). The lymphatic system contains lymph nodes that […]

This type of cancer occurs in the kidneys when abnormal cells start to multiply and form tumors. The two bean-shaped organs, each one roughly the size of a fist are called kidneys. These organs are located behind the abdominal organs on each side of the spine. One of the most common kidney cancer types that […]

A rare cancer type that begins in the soft tissues of the body is called soft tissue sarcoma. These tissues help to connect, support, and surround different body structures. These include muscles, fat, blood vessels, tendons, joint linings, and nerves. While this cancer form can occur in any body part, it mostly happens in the […]