Transitional Cell Carcinoma (TCC) kidney cancer is a rare form of cancer that initially may not present any symptoms. This type of cancer affects the lining of the kidney or the ureters, which are the tubes responsible for carrying urine from the kidneys to the bladder. The kidneys play a crucial role in filtering waste
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Cancer treatments such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgery have been known to have various side effects on the human body. One of the common side effects includes damaging the thyroid and leading to hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland fails to produce enough hormones to carry out its normal functions. Given that
Gliosarcoma is a rare and aggressive type of cancerous tumor that originates in the central nervous system (CNS), specifically in the brain or spinal cord. Unlike its more common counterpart, glioblastoma, which constitutes the majority of primary CNS tumors, gliosarcoma accounts for only around 2% of these cases. This rarity does not diminish its severity,
Imdelltra, a drug with boxed warnings from the Food and Drug Administration, has been linked to neurologic toxicity. This serious side effect can damage the nervous system, including the spinal cord and brain. While mild neurologic toxicity was common in clinical trials, severe cases were less frequent but more severe. Symptoms of severe neurologic toxicity,
Gliomatosis cerebri (GC) is a unique growth pattern of a glial tumor that impacts multiple areas of the brain. Originally considered a formal diagnosis, it is now classified as a distinct growth pattern of diffuse gliomas. This type of tumor arises in the brain or spinal cord, starting from the central nervous system (CNS). While
Recent studies have investigated the potential connection between exposure to asbestos and the development of breast cancer. A study conducted in 2023 in China found that some individuals had both asbestosis and breast cancer. However, the study also revealed that lung cancer in conjunction with asbestosis was much more prevalent. This indicates that while there
Myeloblasts are a type of immature white blood cell that forms inside the bone marrow. These cells are crucial for the immune system to fight off infection and disease. However, abnormal numbers of myeloblasts can be indicative of serious health conditions. While myeloblasts are not typically found in the blood, their presence in the bloodstream
B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer that affects B cells, a crucial component of the immune system responsible for producing antibodies. CLL is a form of leukemia, which encompasses cancers that impact the blood and bone marrow. B-cell CLL is the most common subtype of CLL and it involves the overproduction
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can progress rapidly to other parts of the body. There are different types of melanoma, each with its own characteristics and risks. For example, superficial spreading melanoma is the most common type, spreading outward before growing deeper into the skin. On the other hand, nodular melanoma appears
Human papillomavirus (HPV) tests that check for mRNA E6/E7 are looking for proteins that indicate a high risk of cancer. E6 and E7 are proteins present in certain types of HPV viruses that have the potential to transform healthy cells into cancerous cells. When a test detects mRNA E6/E7, it means that the HPV virus