Non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma (also known as non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma) is the most common type of nasopharyngeal cancer. It starts in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat located behind the nose. The tumour arises from the squamous cells that line the surface of the nasopharynx. What are the symptoms of non-keratinizing squamous cell …
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What is EBV-positive diffuse large B cell lymphoma? EBV-positive diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a type of immune system cancer. It is made up of abnormal B cells that have been infected with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). What parts of the body are affected by EBV-positive diffuse large B cell lymphoma? EBV-positive DLBCL commonly …
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What is plasmablastic lymphoma? Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is a rare and aggressive type of immune system cancer and a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). The tumour is made up of plasma cells that arose from B cells. What are the symptoms of plasmablastic lymphoma? The symptoms of PBL depend on where in the body the …
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Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma is a rare type of cancer that starts in natural killer (NK) cells or T cells, which are parts of the immune system. The term “extranodal” means that it typically begins outside the lymph nodes, often in areas like the nasal passages, skin, digestive system, or other organs. This type of …
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Lymphoepithelial carcinoma is a rare type of cancer that typically develops in the head and neck area, most often in the salivary glands. It is characterized by a mix of cancerous cells and a large number of immune cells called lymphocytes. This type of cancer is considered aggressive but can often be treated successfully if …
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EBER stands for Epstein-Barr virus-encoded small RNAs. These are small, non-coding RNAs produced by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a member of the herpesvirus family. EBERs are among the most abundant viral RNAs present in EBV-infected cells. There are two main types, EBER1 and EBER2. Despite their high abundance in EBV-infected cells, the exact functions of …
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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a member of a large group of viruses called herpesviruses. Another name for EBV is human herpesvirus 4 (HHV4). EBV is found all over the world and infection is common. How is Epstein-Barr virus spread? EBV is spread between people through body fluids, typically saliva. What are the symptoms of Epstein-Barr …
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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts from an area at the back of the nose and throat called the nasopharynx. Subtypes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma include non-keratinizing, keratinizing, and basaloid. Most cases of non-keratinizing type and basaloid type nasopharyngeal carcinoma are caused by a virus known as Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) which infects the cells …
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Hodgkin lymphoma (formerly called Hodgkin’s Disease) is a type of cancer that starts from specialized immune cells called B-lymphocytes. Hodgkin lymphoma is divided into classic Hodgkin lymphoma and nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma. Where in the body is Hodgkin lymphoma normally found? Hodgkin lymphoma can start anywhere in the body where immune cells are normally found, …
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