What is Anaplastic Astrocytoma of the brain? Anaplastic astrocytoma is a rare cancerous tumour of the brain which originates from the star-shaped cells of the brain called astrocytes. These astrocyte brain cells surround and protect the nerve cells of the brain and...
What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anus? It is the most common type of cancer of the anus and occurs in the cells that line (makeup) the anus. Five-year survival rates range from 48% to 54%. What is the Anus? The anus is the outer lower end of the intestine. Once...
What is Small Cell Carcinoma of the Anus? Small cell carcinoma of the anus is a rare aggressive tumour. Anal cancer is a disease in which cancer cells (rapidly dividing) cells originate from the tissues of the anus or anal canal. Aggressive tumours are tumours that...
What is Papillary Cholangiocarcinoma of the Biliary tract? Papillary cholangiocarcinoma of the biliary tract is comprised of ductal protruding tumours that develop within the bile ducts or biliary tract. The bile ducts are thin tubes that exit the liver and enter the...
What is Nodular Cholangiocarcinoma of the Biliary Tract? Nodular cholangiocarcinoma of the biliary tract is a malignant (cancerous) tumour arising from the epithelium of the biliary tract. It is the second most common cancer after liver cancer. Nodular...
