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Vulval cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva

Vulval cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva

Vulval cancer or squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva affects the external part of the female genitals. It is most common after menopause.

11 Aug 2002

Soft tissue sarcomas

Soft tissue sarcomas

Sarcomas are malignant cancers affecting soft tissues including muscles, blood vessels and tissues that line organs. The are more common in men.

11 Aug 2002

Adrenal gland cancer (adenocarcinoma of the adrenal gland; adrenocortical carcinoma)

Adrenal gland cancer (adenocarcinoma of the adrenal gland; adrenocortical carcinoma)

Adenocarcinoma of the adrenal glands, or adrenocortical carcinoma, is a rare type of malignant cancer affecting a pair of hormone-producing organs.

11 Aug 2002

Pituitary gland cancer: Carcinoma of the pituitary gland

Pituitary gland cancer: Carcinoma of the pituitary gland

Pituitary gland cancer or carcinoma of the pituitary gland is a rare cancer treated with radiotherapy and surgery. It runs in families.

11 Aug 2002

Pancreatic cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas

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.

11 Aug 2002

Thyroid cancer: Anaplastic

Thyroid cancer: Anaplastic

Anaplastic thyroid cancer is a cancer of the thyroid gland, which secretes metabolic hormones to regulate energy expenditure. It is located in the neck.

11 Aug 2002

Thyroid cancer: Papillary cell of the thyroid

Thyroid cancer: Papillary cell of the thyroid

Cancer of the papillary cell of the thyroid is a type of thyroid cancer which affects the large lobes. It may produce a painless lump…

09 Aug 2002

Oesophageal cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus

Oesophageal cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus

Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus is a cancer of the glandular cells of the epithelium which lines the lower part of the throat.

09 Aug 2002