Neuroendocrine tumor or NET happens in specific cells- neuroendocrine cells. These cells show features identical to those of nerve cells and hormone-producing cells. It is uncommon to have neuroendocrine tumors, which can happen in any part of the body. Most neuroendocrine tumors happen in the small intestine, pancreas, lungs, and appendix. Some neuroendocrine tumors develop...

DCIS (Ductal carcinoma in Situ) is the earliest form of breast cancer. In general, it is the presence of abnormal cells within a milk duct. DCIS may not be an emergency. So, there is no need for an evaluation and a consideration of treatment options. Also, DCIS does not usually show any symptoms. But, some...

Waldenstrom Globulinemia is a rare form of cancer that originates from the WBC (White Blood Cells). It leads to an excess of abnormal WBC in the bone marrow. In medical terms, these abnormal cells are known as lymphoplasmacytic cells. And according to a report by the American Cancer Society, the number of people diagnosed with...

Soft tissue sarcoma is a rare cancer type that develops in the soft tissues of our bodies. While this cancer is rare, it has numerous other types as well. And some of those types are so rare that you can easily count the number of patients having them.A possible reason for the rarity may be...

Neuroendocrine tumors in the liver are uncommon and rare cancers that usually develop in middle-aged people aged 50 to 60. This tumor usually starts in specialized cells that are known as neuroendocrine cells. While neuroendocrine tumors can develop in any part of the body, they are extremely rare in the liver. In fact, according to...