Cancer
12 Aug 2002
Lung cancer: Large cell carcinoma of the lung
Large cell carcinoma of the lung is a relatively uncommon type of lung cancer that is 20 times more likely in smokers and twice as…
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Skin cancer: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC)
Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer. it affects mostly the elderly and has become increasingly common since the 1980s.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Colon cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the colon
Adenocarcinoma of the colon is a cancer that often arises in the lining of the large intestine. Colon cancer symptoms are investigated by colonoscopy.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Cervical cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix
Squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix is a type of cervical cancer or HPV cancer. Pap smear tests allow early diagnosis and treatment.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Uterine cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium
Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium is a cancer of the uterus. It mainly affects post-menopausal women. It is a leading cause of cancer death in women.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Lung cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is a common type of lung cancer caused by smoking and asbestos exposure. It occurs in the bronchi or…
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Lung cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the lung
Adenocarcinoma of the lung is the most common type of lung cancer. It may be caused by smoking. Symptoms include coughing and chest pain.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Small cell lung cancer: Carcinoma
Small cell lung cancer or carcinoma of the lung accounts for 18% of all lung cancers. They are 20 time more common in smokers.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Pancreatic cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas
Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas is a type of pancreatic cancer which is often diagnosed after the cancer has spread. Prognosis is poor.
