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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A sessile serrated adenoma is a type of polyp that develops on the inner lining of the colon or rectum. Although these polyps are not cancerous, they are considered precancerous, which means they can turn into cancer over time if not removed. Most sessile serrated adenomas are detected during routine colonoscopies and are removed at …
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Lentigo maligna is a type of melanoma in situ, which means it is a very early stage of skin cancer that has not yet spread beyond the top layer of the skin (the epidermis). It typically develops in areas of the skin that have been exposed to the sun for many years, such as the …
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A syndrome is a medical term that describes a group of signs, symptoms, or characteristics commonly occurring together and linked to a specific condition or disease. Some syndromes are genetic (inherited from parents), while others result from environmental factors, infections, or a combination of different influences. Familial cancer syndromes are inherited syndromes that significantly increase …
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Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) is a non-cancerous breast disease. Although LCIS is not a type of cancer, it is associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer over time. The two types of breast cancer associated with LCIS are invasive ductal carcinoma and invasive lobular carcinoma. The increased risk applies to both breasts, …
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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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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 of the esophagus is a type of cancer that begins in squamous cells, which are flat cells that line the inside surface of the esophagus. The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to your stomach. These squamous cells normally form a thin protective layer called …
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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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