Translocation renal cell carcinoma (Xp11.2) is a rare type of kidney cancer that is caused by a specific genetic change called a chromosomal translocation. In this condition, parts of two genes join together abnormally, most commonly involving the TFE3 gene on...
ALK-Rearranged Renal Cell Carcinoma is a very rare type of kidney cancer. It happens because of a change in a gene called ALK. Genes normally control how our cells grow, but when this gene changes abnormally, kidney cells start growing out of control and form a...
NUTM1-Rearranged Thyroid Carcinoma is an extremely rare and aggressive cancer of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck that helps control the body’s metabolism, energy levels, and growth. In this condition,...
Desmoplastic Fibroblastoma, also known as collagenous fibroma, is a rare, non-cancerous (benign) soft-tissue tumour. It develops from fibroblasts, which are cells responsible for producing collagen, the strong fibrous material that supports tissues in the body....
EBV-Associated Smooth Muscle Tumour is a rare type of cancer that develops from smooth muscle cells. Smooth muscles are the muscles that work automatically in the body, such as those found in blood vessels, the digestive system, lungs, and uterus. Many sufferers of...
