Tag: Cancer Symptoms

  • Follicular Lymphoma

    Follicular Lymphoma Definition and Description of Follicular Lymphoma Follicular Lymphoma (FL) is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which originates in the lymphatic system. It primarily affects the B cells, a class of white blood cells responsible for producing antibodies. FL is characterized by the presence of follicle-like structures made up of malignant lymphoid cells. The…

  • 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…

  • Endometrial Cancer

    Endometrial Cancer Definition and Description of Endometrial Cancer Endometrial cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus, known as the endometrium. It is one of the most common gynecological cancers, affecting women, particularly after menopause. The condition usually presents itself through abnormal bleeding, which is a key symptom prompting…

  • Ewing’s Family of Tumors

    Ewing’s Family of Tumors Definition and Description of Ewing’s Family of Tumors Ewing’s Family of Tumors (EFT) refers to a group of rare and aggressive tumors that primarily affect the bones or the soft tissue surrounding them. These tumors are most common in adolescents and young adults, typically between the ages of 10 and 20.…

  • Cribriform Carcinoma

    Cribriform Carcinoma Definition and Description of Cribriform Carcinoma Cribriform carcinoma is a distinctive type of cancer that typically arises in glandular tissues, including those found in the prostate, breast, and salivary glands. This neoplasm is characterized by a unique microscopic appearance in which the tumor nests resemble sieve-like structures. The term “cribriform,” derived from the…

  • Colorectal Cancer

    Colorectal Cancer Definition and Description of Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer, which encompasses both cancer of the colon and rectum, is a form of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum. It typically develops from polyps—small clumps of cells that form on the inner lining of the colon. Over time, some polyps…

  • Cancer

    Cancer Definition and Description of Cancer Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body. When the body’s normal control mechanisms stop working, cancerous cells can grow and divide uncontrollably, leading to the formation of tumors. These tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).…

  • Brain Cancer

    Brain Cancer Definition and Description of Brain Cancer Brain cancer is a term used to describe tumors that arise within the brain. These tumors can be classified as either primary, where they originate in the brain itself, or secondary, where they are metastatic, having spread to the brain from another part of the body. Medical…

  • Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent

    Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent Definition and Description of Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent Breast Cancer refers to the uncontrolled growth of cells within the breast tissue, which can spread to other parts of the body. When breast cancer recurs, it indicates that cancer has returned post-treatment, and if it metastasizes, the cancer cells have…

  • 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…