Category: TYPES OF CANCER
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HILAR CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA
Hilar cholangiocarcinoma is a type of bile duct cancer that occurs in the bile ducts that lead out of the liver (hepatic ducts) and join with the gallbladder. Hilar cholangiocarcinomas are also known as Klatskin tumors. Diagnosis Tests and procedures used to diagnose hilar cholangiocarcinoma include: Treatment Which treatment is best for you will depend…
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BILE DUCT CANCER
Cholangiocarcinoma is a type of cancer that forms in the slender tubes (bile ducts) that carry the digestive fluid bile. Bile ducts connect your liver to your gallbladder and to your small intestine. Cholangiocarcinoma, also known as bile duct cancer, occurs mostly in people older than age 50, though it can occur at any age.…
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THYMUS GLAND TUMORS
Thymomas and thymic carcinomas are rare cancers that form on a gland called your thymus. Usually, they don’t cause symptoms at first. When symptoms are present, they may include chest pressure or pain. Treatments range from surgery to clinical trials. What are thymoma and thymic carcinoma? Thymoma and thymic carcinoma are forms of cancer that start in…
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NEUROENDOCRINE TUMORS
Neuroendocrine tumors are cancers that begin in specialized cells called neuroendocrine cells. Neuroendocrine cells have traits similar to those of nerve cells and hormone-producing cells. Neuroendocrine tumors are rare and can occur anywhere in the body. Most neuroendocrine tumors occur in the lungs, appendix, small intestine, rectum and pancreas. There are many types of neuroendocrine…
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RARE CANCERS
What is a rare cancer? Rare cancers affect a small number of people. Doctors might also call a cancer rare if it starts in an unusual place in the body. Or if the cancer is an unusual type and needs special treatment. What makes a cancer rare? There are more than 200 different types of…
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ANAL CANCER
Overview Anal cancer is an uncommon type of cancer that occurs in the anal canal. The anal canal is a short tube at the end of your rectum through which stool leaves your body. Anal cancer can cause signs and symptoms such as rectal bleeding and anal pain. Most people with anal cancer are treated…
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SOFT TISSUE SARCOMA
Soft tissue sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that begins in the tissues that connect, support and surround other body structures. This includes muscle, fat, blood vessels, nerves, tendons and the lining of your joints. More than 50 subtypes of soft tissue sarcoma exist. Some types are more likely to affect children, while others…
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HAIRY CELL LEUKEMIA
Hairy cell leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells. The white blood cells help fight off germs. There are a few different types of white blood cells. The white blood cells involved in hairy cell leukemia are called B cells. B cells are also called B lymphocytes. In hairy cell leukemia, the body…
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KAPOSI’S SARCOMA
OVERVIEW Kaposi’s sarcoma is a type of cancer that forms in the lining of blood and lymph vessels. The tumors (lesions) of Kaposi’s sarcoma typically appear as painless purplish spots on the legs, feet or face. Lesions can also appear in the genital area, mouth or lymph nodes. In severe Kaposi’s sarcoma, lesions may develop…
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GERM CELL TUMOURS
WHAT ARE GERM CELL TUMOURS? Germ cell tumours develop in germ cells. These are the cells in the body that develop into sperm and eggs. Germ cell tumours most often develop in the ovary or testicle because this is where most germ cells are. But germ cells can sometimes be left behind in other parts of the body…
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