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Pharynx cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the pharynx
Squamous cell carcinoma of the pharynx is an uncommon cancer. It is 25 times more likely in people who smoke tobacco.
09 Jan 2003
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
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
Osteosarcoma (osteogenic sarcoma)
Osteosarcoma or osteogenic sarcoma is a rare cancer arising in the bones and mostly occurring in people under 20 years of age. It is more…
18 Dec 2002
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)
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 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 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
Malignant mesothelioma of the pleura (asbestosis)
Asbestosis or mesothelioma of the pleura is a lung disease caused by asbestos exposure. It mostly affects men up to 25 years after working with…
13 Aug 2002
