Archives: Cancer Types

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April 21, 2021

Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma Soft tissue sarcomas are a group of cancers that begin in areas that surround, connect or support the body’s structure or organs. This includes fat, cartilage, [...]
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April 21, 2021

Childhood Osteosarcoma

Childhood Osteosarcoma What is Childhood Osteosarcoma ? Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells produce immature bone. Between 800 and 900 cases of osteosarcoma are [...]
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April 21, 2021

Childhood Melanoma

About Childhood Melanoma According to the National Cancer Institute, about 500 children are diagnosed with pediatric melanoma each year. This accounts for about 2% of childhood cancers. Melanoma is a [...]
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April 21, 2021

Childhood Lymphoma

Childhood Lymphoma : what are Lymphomas? Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system, a key part of body’s immune system affecting both Children( Childhood lymphoma) and Adults. The lymphatic system [...]
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April 21, 2021

Breast Cancer

  What is Breast Cancer? How does it occur? Breast cancer occurs when a cell in the breast mutates and starts multiplying rapidly. Breast cancer symptoms vary from person to [...]
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April 21, 2021

Brain Tumors

About Brain Tumors Some brain tumors grow slowly and may become quite large before causing symptoms. Others may grow quickly and cause a sudden onset of symptoms. While most types [...]
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April 21, 2021

Brain Metastases

What is Brain Metastases? Brain metastases are growths that spread to the brain from a cancer in another part of the body. They are distinct from primary brain tumors, which [...]
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April 21, 2021

Bone Cancer

What is a Bone Cancer? Bones cancer is a sarcoma (type of cancerous tumor) that starts in the bone. Other cancers may affect the bones, including cancers that metastasize, or [...]
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April 21, 2021

Bladder Cancer

What is Bladder Cancer? Bladder cancer is a disease of the urinary tract. Causes of bladder cancer are discussed further on this page. The bladder is a hollow organ in the [...]
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