Cancer

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 […]

A very early form of breast cancer is called Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). This cancer begins in cells (ductal carcinoma in situ) confined inside a milk duct. In such cases, the cancer does not spread to breast tissue. In some cases, doctors also call this cancer noninvasive, preinvasive, or stage 0 breast cancer. Healthcare […]

A health condition that increases the risk of different cancer types is called Lynch syndrome. It is a genetic condition that passes from biological parents to biological children. Families that have this syndrome experience more cancer cases than expected or compared to other families without this condition. These include colon cancer, endometrial cancer, and other […]

This is a cancer type that occurs in the nasopharynx (above the back of the throat and behind the nose). It is called nasopharyngeal carcinoma and in the U.S. it happens quite rarely. However, in Southeast Asia, it appears more frequently. Usually, it is challenging to diagnose this cancer form probably because examining the nasopharynx […]

This is a cancer type that appears usually from immature nerve cells located in different body parts. Neuroblastoma commonly occurs around the adrenal glands and on the top of the kidneys because these organs have similar nerve cells. In any case, it can develop in other body parts where these nerve cells exist (such as […]

This is a tumor that grows in the adrenal gland and it is called pheochromocytoma. Commonly, it is not a cancerous tumor (benign). Normally, people have two adrenal glands located on the top of each kidney. These glands produce hormones that help to control important body functions (such as blood pressure). While pheochromocytoma appears usually […]

Abnormal growths that appear in the pituitary gland are called pituitary tumors. This is a small organ whose size is approximately a pea and it is located at the brain’s base behind the nose. Tumors usually cause the pituitary gland to produce an increased amount of hormones which negatively affects body functions. On the other […]