Tag: Cancer Complications

  • Liver Cancer Treatment

    Liver Cancer Treatment Definition and Description of Liver Cancer Treatment Liver cancer treatment encompasses a variety of medical interventions aimed at managing and addressing liver cancer, a malignancy that originates in the cells of the liver. The treatment methodologies can be complex, often combining surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy. The goal of…

  • Lung Cancer

    Lung Cancer Definition and Description of Lung Cancer Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs. It develops when the cells in the lungs grow uncontrollably and form tumors. Medically, lung cancer is classified into two main types: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). NSCLC is…

  • HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

    HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Definition and Description of HER2-Positive Breast Cancer HER2-Positive Breast Cancer is a type of breast cancer characterized by the overexpression of the Human Epidermal growth factor Receptor 2 (HER2) protein. This protein promotes the growth of cancer cells. Approximately 15-20% of breast cancers are HER2-positive, and it is associated with a more…

  • Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma

    Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma Definition and Description of Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma Giant Cell Glioblastoma (GCB) is a rare and aggressive subtype of glioblastoma, which is a type of brain tumor derived from astrocytes, the star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord. It is classified as a World Health Organization (WHO) grade IV…

  • Gastric Cancer

    Gastric Cancer Definition and Description of Gastric Cancer Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the stomach. This type of cancer typically begins in the mucus-producing cells that line the stomach. Gastric cancer is often difficult to detect in its early stages,…

  • Familial Chordoma

    Familial Chordoma Definition and Description of Familial Chordoma Familial Chordoma is a rare type of bone tumor that primarily develops along the spine and base of the skull. It arises from notochordal remnants, which are embryonic structures that eventually form the spinal column. Familial Chordoma is characterized by its hereditary nature, often occurring in families…

  • Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors

    Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors Definition and Description of Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors Extragonadal germ cell tumors (EGCTs) are a rare type of tumor that arises from germ cells outside the gonadal regions (testes in males and ovaries in females). These tumors account for approximately 1-5% of all germ cell tumors. They can occur in various…

  • B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for Adults

    B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for Adults Definition and Description of B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for Adults B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in adults is a rapidly progressing cancer characterized by the overproduction of immature B-lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell crucial for the immune response. In this form of leukemia, an abnormal proliferation of…