Carcinoma
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Can a Mole Turn into Squamous Cell Carcinoma?Can a normal mole ever turn into squamous cell carcinoma, which kills about 3,500 Americans every year?
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My Bout with Squamous Cell CarcinomaCarcinoma is a tough word to hear in the doctor's office. I was stunned - I don't get sick! In fact, I'm not sick now, just itchy.
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Understanding Merkel Cell CarcinomaOne of the rarer types of skin cancer, Merkel cell carcinoma is a fast growing form of cancer that is normally found on the face, neck, or head.
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Understanding Nasopharyngeal CarcinomaNasopharyngeal carcinoma is a form of cancer that can develop in the area behind the nose and just above the back section of the throat. It is often difficult to detect during the earliest stages.
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Papillary Carcinoma of the ThyroidIf you have been diagnosed with papillary carcinoma of the thyroid gland you have probably heard that it is the "best" cancer to have. Are you sick of hearing that yet? You should be, here's why.
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Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaAdenoid Cystic Carcinoma is the second most common salivary gland tumor, growing slowly and progressively along nerves, and can exist in many body parts.
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How Advanced Gum Disease May Lead to Oral Squamous Cell CarcinomaIf you have gum disease, here is what you need to know about advanced cases of gum disease and risks for developing oral cancer - also known as oral squamous cell carcinoma.
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Non Small Cell Carcinoma TreatmentsA form of lung cancer, non small cell carcinoma has many varying treatment options for patients.
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Renal Cell Carcinoma - the Most Frequently Occurring Form of Kidney Cancer (From Medicalscene)Highly resistent to chemotherapies and radiation treatments renal cell carcinoma is the deadliest form of all genitourinary tumors and produces an extremely low survival rate if the metastases of the disease has spread.
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma Skin Cancer Questions AnsweredAbout 250,000 Americans are diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma every year, and though it's tied to sun exposure, a squamous cell carcinoma can develop in the anus and inside the mouth.
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Monkees' Peter Tork Undergoes Surgery for Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaMonkees' Peter Tork Undergoes Surgery for Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
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Renal Cell CarcinomaRenal Cell Carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer experienced by adults.
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma- Skin CancerSquamous cell carcinoma was in the news recently, as the First Lady experienced a problem with this form of skin cancer.
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Treatment of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the TongueWhen my husband was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, we were stunned. That little white bump on Jim's tongue had been there for months. It didn't hurt or feel any different from the rest of his tongue... -
Living with Basal Cell CarcinomaBasal cell carcinoma is the best kind of cancer to have, if you have to have cancer, because it is the easiest to treat. It is rarely fatal.
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New Drug for Carcinoma Cleared by U.S. Food & Drug AdministrationThe Food and Drug Administration has just approved the testing of a new drug for the treatment of Carcinoma, -
Basal Cell CarcinomaAn experimental drug, GDC-0449 has been shown to shrink tumors in patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma. The study is promising for this patient population and the developers of the drug are planning to conduct a Phase II trial later this year. -
Transitional Cell Carcinoma: My Experience with Kidney CancerMy dad is dealing with kidney cancer, specifically Transitional Cell Carcinoma. Learn more about this condition!
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Dealing with Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Secondhand AccountA description of the treatment my husband received for basal cell carcinoma. -
Symptoms of Hepatic CarcinomaThis article is meant to show clinical symptoms of liver disease, especially carcinoma, by judging which patients can take immediate steps to undergo treatment.
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What is Ameloblastic Carcinoma?The average age of patients with this rare form of cancer is around 30. It normally begins in the bones of the jaw. -
Twelve Forms of Basal-Cell CarcinomaBasal-cell carcinomas are considered malignant diseases because they can cause significant destruction of affected body parts, especially nerves, disfigurement, and invade surrounding tissues, however, they rarely metastasize or kill the patient.
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Lung and Bronfhoalveolar Carcinoma in DogsIt is always difficult to deal when our dogs go through a serious condition, but it is best to know all the options available to provide the best quality of life for your best canine friend. -
Stages of Cervical Cancer: Carcinoma in Situ to Advanced CancerThe system used to stage cervical cancer is known as the FIGO system, and it assigns a numerical value from zero to four to a cancer based on physical exam and diagnostic test results.
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Skin Cancer Types: Melanoma,Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Basal Cell CarcinomaThere are many types of skin cancer, but it is generally categorized as melanoma or nonmelanoma. Melanoma is a specific type of skin cancer, and it is the most severe. The nonmelanoma category covers all other types of skin cancer.
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Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma Vs. MelanomasUnderstanding the the difference and identify the three major types of skin cancer and knowing when to contact your family physician in this easy to read article.
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Skin Cancer and MeIn 2003, I had four surgeries due to basal cell carcinoma. This article explains a bit about what that was like, and explores some of the recent research I've discovered about how to mimimize my risk of getting skin cancer again.
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Kidney Cancer is One of the Most Leading CancersKidney Cancer is known as Renal Cell Carcinoma that starts out in the cells that line the small tubes within your kidneys.
