cancers
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
Hairy Cell Leukemia
Hairy cell leukemia is a rare form of leukemia, or cancer of your blood cells. If you have hairy cell leukemia, your bone marrow makes abnormal white blood cells that multiply. It’s called hairy cell anemia because the abnormal cells appear hairy when viewed under a microscope.
Posted September 14, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
Burkitt Lymphoma
Burkitt lymphoma is a type of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It’s a rare type of cancer that often starts in people’s organs like their bellies or spleens. This condition typically affects children and, less frequently, younger adults. Burkitt lymphoma can be fatal.
Posted September 14, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
Ewing's Sarcoma
Ewing’s sarcoma is a very rare type of cancerous tumor that grows in your bones or the soft tissue around your bones, such as cartilage or the nerves. It usually affects people from the ages of 10 to 20 and has a high rate of being cured.
Posted September 14, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read