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Lung cancer: Large cell carcinoma of the lung

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…

12 Aug 2002

Skin cancer: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC)

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.

11 Aug 2002

Stomach cancer: Lymphoma of the stomach (gastric lymphoma)

Stomach cancer: Lymphoma of the stomach (gastric lymphoma)

Lymphoma of the stomach or gastric lymphoma accounts for 5% of all stomach cancers. It causes gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting and heart burn.

11 Aug 2002

Thyroid cancer: Follicular thyroid cancer

Thyroid cancer: Follicular thyroid cancer

Follicular thyroid cancer affects the follicular cells of the thyroid, a gland that produces energy-regulating hormones.

11 Aug 2002

Bowel cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the caecum

Bowel cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the caecum

Adenocarcinoma of the caecum is a type of bowel cancer in the epithelium or lining of the large intestine. Risk increases over 50 years of…

11 Aug 2002

Rectal cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the rectum

Rectal cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the rectum

Adenocarcinoma of the rectum is cancer in the epithelium or lining of the large intestine. It is hereditary and associated with ulcerative colitis.

11 Aug 2002

Anal cancer (squamous cell carcinoma of the anus)

Anal cancer (squamous cell carcinoma of the anus)

Squamous cell carcinoma of the anus is the most common anal cancer. It forms in the lining of the anus, which passes faeces from the…

11 Aug 2002

Cervical cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix

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.

11 Aug 2002

Uterine cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium

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.

11 Aug 2002