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Tongue cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma

Tongue cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue accounts for 3% of mouth cancers, which mostly affect people who drink alcohol and smoke tobacco.

09 Jan 2003

Throat cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil

Throat cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil

Squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil is a type of throat cancer. Like all head and neck cancers, it is associated with alcohol and tobacco…

09 Jan 2003

Bone cancer: Chondrosarcoma of cartilage

Bone cancer: Chondrosarcoma of cartilage

Chondrosarcoma is a primary bone tumour which may be highly malignant, and is more common in males. It is treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

18 Dec 2002

Smooth muscle cancer: Leiomyosarcoma (LMS)

Smooth muscle cancer: Leiomyosarcoma (LMS)

Leiomyosarcoma accounts for 10-20% of all soft tissue cancers and is most common in adult women. It is treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

18 Dec 2002

Rhabdomyosarcoma (muscle cancer)

Rhabdomyosarcoma (muscle cancer)

Rhabdomyosarcoma of muscle is the most common type of soft tissue cancer in children and teenagers. It is treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

18 Dec 2002

Liver cancer: Hepatocellular carcinoma

Liver cancer: Hepatocellular carcinoma

Liver cancer or hepatocellular carcinoma is associated with hepatitis and alcoholism. It is more common in men and in South-East Asia and Africa.

04 Dec 2002

Kidney cancer: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC)

Kidney cancer: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC)

Renal cell carcinoma is the most common form of cancer that originates in the kidneys. It occurs due to mutations of cells in the kidney's…

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: Medullary cell carcinoma

Thyroid cancer: Medullary cell carcinoma

Medullary cell carcinoma accounts for 10% of all thyroid cancers. It is a hereditary cancer associated with good cure rates from surgical treatment.

11 Aug 2002