Our New Resource Page for Granulomatous Slack Skin (GSS)
Granulomatous Slack Skin (GSS) is a very rare type of skin lymphoma (a type of blood cancer that affects the skin). It causes the skin to become loose, wrinkled, and saggy, usually in areas like the armpits and groin. It develops slowly and isn’t...
Our New Resource Page for Klatskin Tumour (Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma)
Klatskin tumour, also known as hilar cholangiocarcinoma, is a rare bile duct cancer that develops where the bile ducts meet outside the liver. The bile ducts transport bile from the liver to the small intestine, aiding digestion. Klatskin tumour is...
Our New Resource Page for Primary Pulmonary Synovial Sarcoma
Primary Pulmonary Synovial Sarcoma (PPSS) is a very rare and aggressive type of cancer that starts in the lungs. Unlike other lung cancers that may spread from different parts of the body, PPSS originates directly in the lung tissue, specifically...
Our New Resource Page for Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm
Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare and aggressive blood cancer that arises from plasmacytoid dendritic cells—immune cells responsible for combating infections. This malignancy often presents with skin manifestations,...
Our New Resource Page for Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma of the Brain
Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma of the Brain is a rare, typically slow-growing brain tumour that primarily affects children and young adults, with the average age at diagnosis being 12 years. It originates from astrocytes—cells in the brain that...
Our New Resource Page for Basal Cell Adenocarcinoma
Basal Cell Adenocarcinoma is an extremely rare type of cancer that develops in the salivary glands, particularly in the parotid gland near the ear. Many sufferers of Basal Cell Adenocarcinoma struggle because they feel that their disease doesn't...
Our New Resource Page for Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Ovary
Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Ovary (SCNCO) is a rare and aggressive ovarian cancer that primarily affects young women. It is classified as a high-grade neuroendocrine tumour, known for its rapid progression and poor prognosis. Many...
Our New Resource Page for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma
Pleuropulmonary Blastoma (PPB) is a rare lung cancer that develops in children, primarily affecting infants and young kids. It starts in the developing lung tissue and can grow at different rates. Doctors classify PPB into three types—Type I, II,...
Our New Resource Page for Pulmonary Lymphoepithelioma-like Carcinoma
Primary Pulmonary Lymphoepithelioma-like Carcinoma (LELC) is a rare type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that closely resembles nasopharyngeal carcinoma. This cancer is strongly linked to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), particularly in Asian...
Our New Resource Page for Primary Melanocytic Tumour
Primary Melanocytic Tumour of the central nervous system (CNS) are rare tumours arising from melanocytes in the thin layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord. These tumours range from slow-growing melanocytomas, which have a favourable...