Anal Cancer

Anal Cancer The anus is 1-1/2 inches long and connects the rectum (lower part of the large intestine) to the outside of the body located at the end of the rectum; its main function is to help solid waste pass from the body. The anus is lined with squamous cells; most cancers develop in those squamous cells. The different types of anal cancer are squamous cell carcinoma, clonogenic carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma of the anus. Statistics9,090 adults (3,020 men and 6,070 women) w... Learn More

Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer The prostate is a tiny walnut-fashioned gland in the pelvis of men, that produces the seminal fluid that nurtures and carries sperm. The cancer cells form within the tissues of the prostate. It is one of the most common kinds of non-skin cancer and the second leading cause of death due to cancer in American men. Although many prostate cancers grow slowly and are confined to the prostate gland, some types of prostate cancer are aggressive and can spread swiftly through the bloodstream or lymphati... Learn More

Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic Cancer When abnormal cells start to grow and proliferate in the pancreas, it is termed pancreatic cancer. The most common pancreatic cancer is pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. This is a gland located in the lower abdomen and behind the stomach.The pancreas plays a vital role in our body. It produces enzymes that help to digest food and hormones that manage our body’s blood sugar.StatisticsPancreatic cancer is the 12th most common cancer in the world. Pancreatic cancer is mostly found over the ag... Learn More

Brain Cancer

Brain Cancer What is Brain tumours are cell masses that are growing uncontrollably in the brain. Brain tumours rarely spread to other parts of the body. In other types of cancer benign tumours are less dangerous since they do not spread to other parts of the body. Both benign and malignant brain tumors can be life threatening when they grow and press on normal brain tissue. Because of this doctors speak of brain tumours rather than only brain cancer. Most brain tumours develop from glial cells, which are su... Learn More

Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian Cancer Brief Description Ovarian tumours are cell masses that are growing uncontrollably in the ovaries. They can start in the ovaries or fallopian tubes. Ovaries are composed of three types of cells and each type can develop into a different type of tumour. Epithelial ovarian tumours are the most common kind and they start from the cells that cover the outer surface of the ovary. They can be benign, borderline or malignant. High-grade serous carcinoma is the most malignant form of ovarian cancer. Oth... Learn More