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Bone Cancer
Bone cancer is when unusual cells grow out of control in your bone. It destroys normal bone tissue. It may start in your bone or spread there from other parts of your body (called metastasis).
Posted September 14, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is cancer of the mesothelium, a membrane that lines the inside of the body's cavities, such as the abdomen or chest. Three out of every four cases of mesothelioma disease begin in the chest cavity.
Posted September 14, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 5 min read
Wilms Tumor
A Wilms tumor (also called a nephroblastoma) is the most common kidney cancer in children. Most children with it have a tumor on one kidney, but about 5% get a tumor on both.
Posted September 14, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer that can be life-threatening. It develops in Merkel cells found in your skin’s outer layer.
Posted September 14, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
Cancer Staging
Staging is a way to describe a cancer. The cancer's stage tells you where a cancer is located and its size, how far it has grown into nearby tissues, and if it has spread to nearby lymph nodes or other parts of the body. Before starting any cancer treatment, doctors may use physical exams, imaging scans, and other tests to determine a cancer's stage. Staging may not be completed until all the tests are finished.
Posted September 14, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read