Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumour, often shortened to DSRCT, is a very rare and aggressive type of cancer that usually affects young males, most often in their teenage years or early adulthood. It begins in the soft tissues of the abdomen or pelvis, although it can...
NUT Carcinoma is a very rare and aggressive form of cancer that can start almost anywhere in the body, though it most often appears in the head, neck, or chest area. The name “NUT” comes from a specific gene (NUTM1) that changes or joins with another gene inside the...
Sclerosing Epithelioid Fibrosarcoma (SEF) is a rare and slow-growing type of cancer that develops in the body’s soft tissues — the muscles, tendons, or connective tissues that hold our body together. The word “sclerosing” means hardening, and “epithelioid” refers to...
A Carotid Body Tumour is a rare type of growth that develops in the carotid body, a small cluster of cells located on each side of the neck where the carotid artery divides into two branches. The carotid body normally helps the body regulate breathing by sensing...
Primary paratesticular sarcoma is a very rare type of cancer that develops in the paratesticular region, which includes the tissues surrounding the testicle such as the spermatic cord, epididymis, and supportive soft tissues. Unlike testicular cancer that arises from...
