Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Glioma of the spinal cord
Glioma of the spinal cord (tumours within the spinal cord) are rare cancers that affect adults and children and cluster in families.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Meningioma of the spinal cord
Meningioma of the spinal cord is a rare cancer which occurs in the spinal cord, part of the central nervous system. It is most common…
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
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.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
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.
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.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Brain cancer: Glioblastoma multiforme of the brain
Glioblastoma multiforme of the brain is a type of brain cancer which affects the astrocytes that support the brain's nerve cells.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Brain tumour: Glioma of the brain
Glioma of the brain is a brain tumour arising in glial cells, which support the brain's nerve cells. It usually occurs in childhood or late…
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Meningioma of the brain
Meningioma of the brain refers to cancer which affects the meninges, the protective layers which surround the brain. It may spread to surrounding bones.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Skin cancer: Basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma of the skin is the most common skin cancer. It is associated with sun exposure and becomes more likely with increasing age.
