Our New Resource Page for Primary Intraosseous Meningioma
Primary Intraosseous Meningioma is a rare type of tumour that develops within the bones of the skull. Unlike the more common brain meningiomas, which grow near the brain inside the skull, these tumours originate in the skull bone itself. While they...
Our New Resource Page for Uveal Melanoma of the Skin
Uveal Melanoma is a rare eye cancer that develops in the uvea, which includes the iris (coloured part of the eye), the ciliary body, and the choroid (a blood vessel layer at the back of the eye). Unlike skin melanoma, uveal melanoma occurs inside...
Our New Resource Page for Esthesioneuroblastoma
Esthesioneuroblastoma, also known as olfactory neuroblastoma, is a rare cancer that develops from neuroepithelial cells in the olfactory nerve, located in the upper nasal cavity. Originating from the sensory tissue associated with smell, this...
Our New Resource Page for Clear Cell Sarcoma of the Kidney
Clear Cell Sarcoma of the Kidney is a rare and aggressive type of kidney cancer that mainly affects young children, typically between ages 1 and 4. It differs from the more common Wilms tumour due to its unique cancer cell structure. Many sufferers...
Our New Resource Page for Chordoma
Chordoma is a rare bone cancer that originates from remnants of the notochord, a structure involved in spine formation during early development in the womb. Chordomas usually develop along the spine, commonly at the base of the skull or in the...
Our New Resource Page for Carcinoid Tumour of the Cervix
A Carcinoid Tumour of the Cervix is a rare cancer that begins in the neuroendocrine cells of the cervix, which are part of both the nervous and hormonal systems. Although these tumours can grow slowly, they may still spread and behave like other...
Our New Resource Page for Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumour
An Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour (IMT) is a rare growth that can develop in various parts of the body, commonly in the lungs, abdomen, pelvis, and soft tissues. IMTs are made up of myofibroblasts (cells involved in tissue repair) and...
Our New Resource Page for Phyllodes Tumour
Phyllodes Tumour are rare breast growths that can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). They often grow quickly, appearing as a large, painless lump in the breast. Most are benign, but some can be aggressive. Many sufferers of...
Our New Resource Page for Myeloproliferative Neoplasm
Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPNs) are a rare group of blood cancers that cause the bone marrow to produce too many blood cells (red, white, or platelets). This abnormal production can lead to blood clots, bleeding issues, or even progress to acute...
Our New Resource Page for Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Vulva
Transitional cell carcinoma of the vulva is a type of cancer that originates in the transitional epithelium of the vulva. Transitional epithelium is a layer of epithelial cells that lines certain hollow organs in the body, including the vulva,...