Archives: Cancer Types

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May 2, 2021

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a general term for cancers that develop in the lymphatic system (the tissues and organs that produce, store and carry white blood cells). Lymphomas that do not start […]

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May 2, 2021

Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia

What is Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia ? Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia is a type of lymphoma. It is a low-grade, or indolent, form of the cancer, meaning it spreads slowly and is usually controlled […]

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May 2, 2021

Von Hippel Lindau Disease

What is Von Hippel Lindau Disease? Von Hippel Lindau disease is an inherited mutation of the von Hippel Lindau gene, which is a protein in the body’s cells. It can [...]
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May 2, 2021

Vaginal Cancer

What is Vaginal Cancer? The vagina is a three- to four-inch tube that goes from the cervix (bottom section of the uterus or womb) to the vulva (the outside part […]

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May 2, 2021

Uterine Cancer

Uterine cancer, or cancer of the uterus (the womb) is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs. Almost all cases start in the lining of the uterus, called [...]
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May 2, 2021

Thyroid Cancer

How Thyroid cancer starts ? Thyroid cancer begins in the thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck at the base of the throat. In most […]

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May 2, 2021

Throat Cancer

What is Throat Cancer ? Throat cancer is a general term that can refer to several types of cancers and cancers in different locations. Pharynx , the tube through which [...]
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May 2, 2021

Testicular Cancer

What is Testicular Cancer ? Testicular cancer occurs when cells in the testicles grow and multiply uncontrollably, damaging surrounding tissue and interfering with the normal function of the testicle. If [...]
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May 2, 2021

Spinal Tumors

What is Spinal Tumor? Spinal tumors can involve the neck, back and lower back. They can begin in several different types of cells, including nerve cells in the spinal cord, [...]
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