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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A villous adenoma is a type of polyp that forms on the inner lining of the large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum. It is made up of abnormal glandular cells that grow in long, finger-like projections called villi. These polyps are considered precancerous, meaning they are not cancer, but the abnormal cells have …
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A tubulovillous adenoma is a type of polyp that develops on the inner lining of the large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum. It is composed of abnormal glandular cells that form both tube-shaped structures (known as tubular architecture) and finger-like projections (referred to as villous architecture). Tubulovillous adenomas are considered precancerous because, over …
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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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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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A well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour is a type of tumour that starts from specialized neuroendocrine cells in the lining of the colon or rectum. Neuroendocrine cells receive signals from the nervous system and release hormones into the bloodstream. Tumours that form from these cells are called neuroendocrine tumours. When the tumour cells look organized and …
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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a type of non-small cell lung cancer. The tumour starts from specialized squamous cells that are normally found on the inside of the airways of the lungs. These cells form a barrier called the epithelium which helps protect the airways from damage. SCC of the lungs can be keratinizing (KSCC), …
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Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of lung cancer. It accounts for about 40% of all lung cancer cases in North America. Adenocarcinoma is a type of non-small cell lung cancer, or NSCLC, which is the most frequently diagnosed category of lung cancers. Adenocarcinoma starts from specialized cells called pneumocytes. These cells are found on …
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