Cancer Information Library
RX Cancer A-Z
Browse indexed cancer guides by cancer type, body site, oncology term, or first letter without loading the complete library at once.
1,650 matching article(s).
Cpost
Carcinoid Apudoma
Carcinoid apudoma, often simply referred to as carcinoid tumors, are rare neuroendocrine tumors that can develop in various parts of the body. In this…
Cpost
Carcinoid Cancer
Carcinoid cancer is a rare type of cancer that can develop in various parts of the body. In this article, we will provide you…
Cpost
Carcinoid Disease
Carcinoid disease is a rare and often misunderstood condition that affects various parts of the body, most commonly the digestive tract and lungs. In…
Cpost
Carcinoid Syndrome
Carcinoid syndrome is a disease consisting of a combination of symptoms, physical manifestations, and abnormal laboratory findings. Carcinoid syndrome is seen in individuals who…
Cpost
Carcinoid tumors
Carcinoid tumors are a type of slow-growing cancer that can occur in various parts of the body, including the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and pancreas.…
Cpost
Carcinoid Tumors
Carcinoid tumors as slow-growing masses that generally originate from our hormone-producing cells, often showing up in our lungs or digestive system. Carcinoid tumors might…
Cpost
Carcinoma Cuniculatum
Carcinoma cuniculatum is a rare type of cancer that can affect various parts of the body. In this comprehensive guide, we will explain what…
Cpost
Carcinoma of the Adrenal Cortex
Carcinoma of the adrenal cortex—often shortened to adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC)—is a rare, aggressive cancer that starts in the outer layer (cortex) of the adrenal…
Cpost
Carcinoma of the Collecting Duct of the Renal Tubule
Carcinoma of the collecting duct of the renal tubule is a rare and very aggressive cancer that starts in the tiny tubes in the…
Cpost
Carcinoma of the Esophagus
Carcinoma of the esophagus is a cancer that starts in the inner lining of the esophagus, the food pipe that carries food and drink…
Cpost
Carcinosarcoma
Carcinosarcoma is a rare and aggressive cancer that has two parts in the same tumor: a carcinoma part (made of cells that look like…
Cpost
Carcinosarcoma of the Body of the Uterus
Carcinosarcoma of the body of the uterus is a rare, very aggressive cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) and contains…
Cpost
Carcinosarcoma of the Corpus Uteri
Carcinosarcoma of the corpus uteri is a rare, very aggressive cancer of the womb (uterus). It has two parts inside the same tumor: a…
Cpost
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiac Sarcoidosis is a rare condition that affects the heart, causing various health issues. In this article, we will simplify the complex medical jargon…
Cpost
Carnosinemia
Carnosinemia is a very rare inherited metabolic disorder characterized by developmental delays and seizures. Symptoms can begin during infancy and may include drowsiness, seizures…
Cpost
Carotid Body Paraganglioma
A carotid body paraganglioma (CBP) is a slow-growing tumor that starts in the carotid body, a small sensor at the split of the carotid…
Cpost
Cartilage Cancer
Cartilage cancer is usually called chondrosarcoma in medical books. It is a malignant (cancerous) tumor that starts in cartilage cells, most often in the…
Cpost
Cartilage-Hair Hypoplasia (CHH)
Cartilage-hair hypoplasia (CHH) is a rare genetic condition. It mainly affects bone growth, hair, and the immune system. Children are usually short from birth.…
Cpost
Cartilage-Hair Hypoplasia Syndrome
Cartilage-hair hypoplasia syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects the bones, hair, blood, and immune system. It is present from birth and usually…
Cpost
Cartilaginous Cancer
Cartilaginous cancer—called chondrosarcoma—is a malignant tumor that forms from cartilage-producing cells. It most often starts in the pelvis, shoulder, ribs, or long bones, and…
Cpost
Castleman Disease (CD)
Castleman disease (CD) is a rare lymph node disorder. It comes in two main forms: unicentric (UCD)—one lymph-node region—and multicentric (MCD)—many regions. UCD is…
Cpost
Castleman’s Tumour (Castleman Disease)
Castleman’s tumour (Castleman disease) is a rare disorder of lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are small glands that filter germs and help the immune system.…
Cpost
Cavernous Hemangioma
Cavernous hemangioma—also known as cavernous angioma, venous malformation, or cavernoma—is a benign vascular lesion characterized by clusters of dilated blood‐filled spaces, or “caverns,” lined…
Cpost
Cavernous Hemangioma – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Cavernous Hemangioma are the most common benign liver tumors, and the liver is the internal organ most affected by hemangioma. Many patients are asymptomatic, but…
