Carcinosarcoma of the uterus is an aggressive type of cancer that starts in the uterus. It is sometimes described as a “biphasic” tumour because it contains two different kinds of cancer cells. One part is made up of cells that resemble those that normally line the inside surface of organs. This is called the carcinoma …
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Lentigo maligna is a type of melanoma in situ, a very early form of skin cancer that has not yet spread beyond the top layer of the skin (the epidermis). It develops in skin that has had years of sun exposure, such as the face, neck, and arms, and it usually affects older adults. Lentigo …
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Urothelial carcinoma is a type of cancer. It develops from special cells called urothelial cells, which line the inside surface of the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the bladder, ureters, kidneys, and urethra. Most urothelial carcinomas start in the bladder, making it the most common type of bladder cancer. Sometimes, this cancer can begin …
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is a type of cancer that begins in squamous cells — the flat, overlapping cells that line the inside surface of the esophagus. The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. These squamous cells form a thin protective layer called …
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Angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive type of sarcoma — a cancer that arises from the specialized cells that line the inside of blood and lymphatic vessels. These cells are called endothelial cells. Angiosarcoma can develop in almost any part of the body, but it most commonly arises in the skin of the scalp and …
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Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer that develops from skeletal muscle tissue, the muscle responsible for voluntary movements like walking or lifting objects. This cancer most commonly affects children, but it can also be found in adults. Rhabdomyosarcoma can occur almost anywhere in the body, but it most frequently arises in areas such as the …
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What is squamous cell carcinoma of the vagina? Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of cancer in the vagina. The tumour starts from specialized squamous cells that cover the inside surface of the vagina. What causes squamous cell carcinoma of the vagina? The most common cause of squamous cell carcinoma in the vagina …
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Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer and the most common type of sarcoma to start in bone. It usually affects teenagers and young adults, although it can also occur in older adults. The most common location for osteosarcoma is the long bone of the thigh, called the femur, but it can develop in any …
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A well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumour (NET) is a type of tumour that starts from specialized neuroendocrine cells in the lining of the colon or rectum. Neuroendocrine cells are found throughout the digestive tract and help regulate functions such as digestion by releasing hormones in response to nervous system signals. When these cells grow abnormally, they form …
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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common type of lung cancer after adenocarcinoma and belongs to the group of cancers known as non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It develops from squamous cells — flat, scale-like cells that normally line the inner walls of the larger airways in the lungs. Unlike adenocarcinoma, which usually …
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