Tag: cancer statistics

  • Bladder Cancer

    Bladder Cancer Definition and Description of Bladder Cancer Bladder cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder, the organ that stores urine. Medically, it is classified into several types, with transitional cell carcinoma (urothelial carcinoma) being the most common. This form of cancer occurs when the cells that line…

  • Basal Cell Carcinoma

    Basal Cell Carcinoma Definition and Description of Basal Cell Carcinoma Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is a type of skin cancer that arises from the basal cells, which are located in the lower part of the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin. It is the most common form of skin cancer, accounting for approximately 80%…

  • Anaplastic Large-cell Lymphoma

    Anaplastic Large-cell Lymphoma Definition and Description of Anaplastic Large-cell Lymphoma Anaplastic Large-cell Lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma characterized by the presence of large, abnormal lymphocytes called anaplastic cells. This cancer most commonly affects lymph nodes, but can also occur in other areas such as the skin, lungs, and bone marrow. ALCL is…