Papillary urothelial carcinoma is a type of cancer that develops from specialized cells lining the inside of the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Most tumours occur in the bladder, but this type of cancer can arise anywhere along the urinary tract. The tumour is called papillary because it …
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Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts from the squamous cells that normally line the inside surface of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. These cells are flat and help protect the esophagus from injury. In squamous cell carcinoma, the squamous cells grow in an …
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Background: Angiosarcoma is an aggressive type of cancer that develops from specialized endothelial cells normally found on the inside of blood vessels. The most common locations are the scalp, skin, and soft tissue under the skin. Other body sites that can be affected include the breast, liver, lung, and spleen. What type of cancer is …
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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 oropharynx? Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common type of oropharyngeal cancer. The oropharynx is an area of the throat that includes the tonsils, base of the tongue, uvula, and soft palate. This type of cancer quickly spreads to lymph nodes especially those in the neck. For …
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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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Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common type of thyroid cancer, accounting for approximately 80% of all cases. The thyroid gland, a vital butterfly-shaped organ located in the front of the neck, plays an important role in regulating metabolic processes within the body. The term “papillary” comes from the cancer cells’ appearance under a …
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