Types of cancer Types of cancer Acral lentiginous melanoma is a kind of skin melanoma. It is also known as subungual melanoma. It is seen on the palms, soles and under the nails. This is the most common form of melanoma in Asians and Blacks. The average age at diagnosis is between sixty years-of-age and seventy. It also occurs in Caucasians and in young people. This type of melanoma occurs on non hair baring surfaces of the body which may or may not be exposed to sun light. ...more on Wikipedia about "Acral lentiginous melanoma"
Acute erythroblastic leukemia, also called erythremic myelosis, DiGuglielmo syndrome, or erythroleukemia, results from uncontrolled proliferation of immature erythrocytes (red blood cells). ...more on Wikipedia about "Acute erythroblastic leukemia"
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), also known as acute lymphocytic leukemia, is a cancer of the white blood cells, characterised by the overproduction and continuous multiplication of malignant and immature white blood cells (referred to as lymphoblasts) in the bone marrow. It is a hematological malignancy. It is fatal if left untreated as ALL spreads into the bloodstream and other vital organs quickly (hence "acute"). It mainly affects young children and adults over 50. ...more on Wikipedia about "Acute lymphoblastic leukemia"
Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL; AML with t(15;17)(q22;q12) PML/RARĪ± and variants; FAB subtype M3) is a subtype of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. ...more on Wikipedia about "Acute promyelocytic leukemia"
Adenoid cystic cancer (AdCC) is a very rare type of cancer that can exist in many different body sites. It most often occurs in the areas of the head and neck, in particular the salivary glands; but has also been reported in the breast, lacrimal gland of the eye, lung, brain, bartholin gland, and the trachea. It is sometimes referred to as adenocyst, malignant cylindroma, adenocystic, adenoidcystic, ACC, AdCC. ...more on Wikipedia about "Adenoid cystic carcinoma"
Human T cell leukemia/lymphotropic virus type 1 ( HTLV-1) is believed to be the cause of several diseases, including adult T cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), a rare cancer of the immune system's own T-cells. ...more on Wikipedia about "Adult T-cell leukemia"
Allograft diseases are those in which cancerous cells are spread between individuals of the same species by physical contact. To date only two such diseases have been discovered, these are Devil facial tumour disease found in the Tasmanian Devil and canine transmissible venereal tumour which infects dogs. ...more on Wikipedia about "Allograft diseases"
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Ameloblastoma is a rare, benign tumor of odontogenic epithelium (the cells that create the enamel, or outside portion, of the teeth during development) often appearing in the upper or lower jaw. While these tumors are rarely malignant or metastatic (that is, they rarely spread to other parts of the body), and progress slowly, the resulting lesions can cause severe abnormalities of the face and jaw. Additionally, because abnormal cell growth easily infiltrates surrounding tissues, wide surgical excision is required to treat this disorder and recurrence is common. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ameloblastoma"
Anal cancer is a distinct entity from the more common colorectal cancer. The etiology, risk factors, clinical progression, staging, and treatment are all different. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anal cancer"
Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that features in the World Health Organisation ( WHO) classification of lymphomas. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anaplastic large cell lymphoma"
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer. It can be destructive and disfiguring. Risk is increased for individuals with a family history of the disease and a high cumulative exposure to UV light via sunlight or, in the past, carcinogenic chemicals especially arsenic. Treatment is with surgery, topical chemotherapy, x-ray, cryosurgery, photodynamic therapy, or topical immune enhancement drugs such as imiquimod. It is rarely life-threatening but if left untreated can be disfiguring, cause bleeding and produce local destruction (eg., eye, ear, nose, lip). ...more on Wikipedia about "Basal cell carcinoma"
Bladder cancer refers to any of several types of malignant growths of the urinary bladder. It is a disease in which abnormal cells multiply without control in the bladder. The bladder is a hollow, muscular organ that stores urine; it is located in the lower abdomen. The most common type of bladder cancer begins in cells lining the inside of the bladder ( epithelial cells) and is called transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). ...more on Wikipedia about "Bladder cancer"
A brain tumor is any intracranial mass created by an abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells either normally found in the brain itself: neurons, glial cells ( astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, ependymal cells), lymphatic tissue, blood vessels), in the cranial nerves ( myelin producing Schwann cells), in the brain envelopes ( meninges), skull, pituitary and pineal gland, or spread from cancers primarily located in other organs ( metastatic tumors). ...more on Wikipedia about "Brain tumor"
Breast cancer is cancer of breast tissue. Worldwide, it is the most common form of cancer in females, affecting approximately 10% of all women at some stage of their life in the Western world. Although significant efforts are made to achieve early detection and effective treatment, about 20% of all women with breast cancer will die from the disease, and it is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in women. ...more on Wikipedia about "Breast cancer"
Cancer of the larynx also may be called laryngeal cancer. Cancer can develop in any part of the larynx. Most laryngeal cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, reflecting their origin from the squamous cells which form the majority of the laryngeal epithelium. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cancer of the larynx"
Carcinoid is a potentially malignant tumour that occurs in the mucosa of the lungs and digestive tract and potentially in other organs. ...more on Wikipedia about "Carcinoid"
In medicine, carcinoma is any cancer that arises from epithelial cells. It is malignant by definition: carcinomas invade surrounding tissues and organs, and may spread to lymph nodes and distal sites ( metastasis). Carcinoma in situ (CIS) is a pre-malignant condition, in which cytological signs of malignancy are present, but there is no histological evidence of invasion through the epithelial basement membrane. ...more on Wikipedia about "Carcinoma"
Cervical cancer is a malignancy of the cervix. Worldwide, it is the second most common cancer of women. It may present with vaginal bleeding but symptoms may be absent until the cancer is in advanced stages, which has made cervical cancer the focus of intense screening efforts utilizing the Pap smear. Most scientific studies point to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection as a necessary pre-requisite for development of cervical cancer. Treatment is with surgery (including cryosurgery) in early stages and chemotherapy and radiotherapy in advanced stages of the disease. An effective vaccine for the two most common strains of HPV has recently been licenced (see below). ...more on Wikipedia about "Cervical cancer"
Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. ...more on Wikipedia about "Colorectal cancer"
Duodenal cancer is a cancer in the beginning section of the small intestine (see small bowel cancer). It is relatively rare compared to gastric cancer and colorectal cancer. Its histology is usually adenocarcinoma. Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a risk factor for developing this cancer. ...more on Wikipedia about "Duodenal cancer"
Ear cancer is cancer of one or both ears. It is a relatively rare, slow growing cancer that usually affects men over 60. The commonest form of ear cancer is squamous cell carcinoma, which predominantly affects the earlobe. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ear cancer" My http://www.shortopedia.com is mine. shortopedia
Endometrial cancer involves cancerous growth of the endometrium (lining of the uterus). It mainly occurs after menopause, and presents with vaginal bleeding. A hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus) is generally performed. ...more on Wikipedia about "Endometrial cancer"
Esophageal cancer is malignancy of the esophagus. There are various subtypes. Esophageal tumors usually lead to dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), pain and other symptoms, and is diagnosed with biopsy. Small and localized tumors are treated with surgery, and advanced tumors are treated with chemotherapy, radiotherapy or combinations. Prognosis depends on the extent of the disease and other medical problems, but is fairly poor. ...more on Wikipedia about "Esophageal cancer"
Ewing's sarcoma is the common name for primitive neuroectodermal tumor. It is a rare disease in which cancer cells are found in the bone or in soft tissue. The most common areas in which it occurs are the pelvis, the femur, the humerus, and the ribs. James Ewing ( 1866- 1943) first described the tumor, establishing that the disease was separate from lymphoma and other types of cancer known at that time. Ewing's sarcoma occurs most frequently in teenagers. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ewing's sarcoma"
Gallbladder cancer is a relatively uncommon cancer predominatly found in females. If it is diagnosed early enough, it can be cured by removing the gallbladder. Most often it is found after symptoms such as abdominal pain and jaundice occur, and it has spread to other organs such as the liver. ...more on Wikipedia about "Gallbladder cancer"
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