Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (SCNEC) is a rare and aggressive type of cervical cancer. It develops from small cancer cells that exhibit neuroendocrine differentiation, meaning they behave like the hormone-producing cells found throughout the body. Because it is a high-grade cancer, SCNEC tends to grow quickly and spread early, often before the tumor itself is …
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HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma of the vagina is a type of vaginal cancer caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). It develops when high-risk types of HPV cause squamous cells in the lining of the vagina to grow abnormally, eventually forming a tumor that can invade the surrounding tissue. Vaginal cancer is rare, accounting for …
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HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that develops in the oropharynx — the part of the throat located behind the mouth. The oropharynx includes the tonsils, the base of tongue (the back one-third of the tongue), the soft palate, and the back wall of the throat. It is important not to confuse …
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HPV-associated adenocarcinoma is a type of cervical cancer that develops from the glandular cells lining the inside of the cervix. These cells normally produce mucus and form the lining of the cervical canal, the passageway connecting the uterus to the vagina. HPV-associated adenocarcinoma is caused by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types, particularly HPV18, …
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