diseases
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
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