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 […]
The cancer that happens in the prostate gland is called prostate cancer. This is a small gland in men that makes seminal fluid that helps to transport sperm. This cancer type is one of the most common cancers. While most prostate cancers grow slowly and appear to the prostate gland only, others are aggressive and […]
This is a type of eye cancer that usually begins when certain cells begin to grow in the retina. It is known as retinoblastoma and it happens mostly in children under 2 years old. Moreover, it often impacts only one eye but it can affect both eyes (rarely). The light-sensitive lining inside the eye is […]
A type of blood cancer that occurs due to an increased amount of white blood cells in the body is called leukemia. When an individual experiences this cancer type, extra white blood cells throw out red blood cells and platelets that the body needs to be healthy and function properly. It means they are not […]
When cancer cells begin to grow in the testicles it is called testicular cancer. Testicles (testes) are located in the scrotum (a loose bag of skin under the penis). Testes produce sperm and a hormone (Testosterone). This cancer type occurs not commonly and can appear at any age. However, more commonly it is diagnosed in […]
This is a rare form of cancer that usually starts in the body’s soft tissues and it is known as undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS). Tissues that connect other body structures are called soft tissues. This cancer type usually begins in the arms and legs. In some cases, UPS can occur in certain regions behind abdominal […]
Dr. Paul K. Huddleston is an urologist in Newark, Delaware and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, Newark Health Methodist Hospital Alliance. He received his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock and has been in practice between 12-16 years.
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