What is a Chordoma? A chordoma is a rare type of tumour that usually occurs along the spine or at the base of the skull. These tumours arise from what is left of the notochord, a flexible, rod-like structure that provides support to the developing embryo. Chordomas...
What is Haemangioblastoma? Haemangioblastoma is a rare type of tumour that affects the central nervous system. The most common places for these tumours to occur include the brain, spinal cord and retina. Haemangioblastomas account for around 2% of all brain tumours,...
What is Osteosarcoma? Osteosarcoma is the most common form of bone cancer in children, teenagers and young adults. It is a form of cancer that can occur at any age but usually develops in growing bones. This makes it more common in younger people. There are...
What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the mesothelium. This is a thin lining (membrane) that covers the outer surface of many vital organs. Mesotheliomas are often linked to asbestos exposure, which is the primary cause of 70-80% of...
What is an Astrocytoma? Astrocytoma is a rare form of brain cancer. Cancer originates from glial cells in the cerebellum called astrocytes. Astrocytoma belongs to a group of cancers called gliomas. These are cancers that start glial in cells found in the brain or...
