Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, or LAM, is a rare and progressive lung disease that primarily affects women of childbearing age. It is caused by the abnormal growth of smooth muscle-like cells—called LAM cells—in the lungs, kidneys, and lymphatic system. Over time, these...
An Askin Tumour is a rare type of cancer that develops in the soft tissues of the chest wall, often affecting the ribs. It is part of the Ewing sarcoma family, a group of cancers that form in bones or soft tissues. This tumour mostly affects children, teenagers, and...
Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma (EMC) is a rare and slow-growing tumour that mainly affects the salivary glands, especially the parotid gland. It is made up of two types of cells: epithelial cells and myoepithelial cells. While EMC is typically low-grade (meaning...
Ampullary cancer is a rare type of cancer that begins in the Ampulla of Vater—the small area where the bile duct and pancreatic duct join and empty into the small intestine. This cancer is more common in older adults, particularly those over 70 years old, and may be...
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, slow-growing type of skin tumour that starts deep in the skin’s soft tissue. It usually appears as a firm, reddish, purplish, or brown lump that gets bigger over time. Although DFSP grows slowly, it can come back if...
