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...
What is a Carotid Body Tumour? 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...
What is Primary Paratesticular Sarcoma? 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....
