What is Fibrolamellar Carcinoma? Fibrolamellar carcinoma is a rare type of liver cancer that usually develops in teenagers and young adults who do not have any previous liver disease. This makes it different from the common form of liver cancer (hepatocellular...
What is Angiosarcoma of the Heart? Angiosarcoma of the heart is an extremely rare and aggressive type of cancer that starts in the cells lining the blood vessels of the heart. These cells, called endothelial cells, normally help form the inner walls of blood vessels...
What is Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumour (DSRCT)? 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...
What is NUT Carcinoma? 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...
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...
