Search: clear cell carcinoma

ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)

Abnormal cells in the breast ducts that may increase the risk of developing invasive breast cancer.

adenosquamous carcinoma

A type of endometrial cancer.

clear margin

When the surrounding tissue removed during surgery does not contain any cancer cells.

News: Time to clear up confusion on pros and cons of prostate cancer tests

This September, Cancer Council is calling on Queenslanders to be proactive about prostate cancer, urging men at risk to talk to their GP about the pros and cons of testing. About 32,500 men are alive today in Queensland after a…

glial cell

A type of nervous system cell that surrounds and holds neurons in place; nourishes them; and gets rid of dead cells and germs. Also called neuroglia.

glandular cell

A type of cell found in the cervical canal (endocervix).

basal cell

One of the three types of cells that make up the skin’s top layer (epidermis).

small cell lung cancer

A type of lung cancer strongly associated with cigarette smoking. It spreads early and causes few initial symptoms….

squamous cell

One of the three types of cells that make up the skin’s top layer (epidermis). It is also a found in the outer layer of the cervix (ectocervix) and in the main airways of the lungs….

margin

When a malignant tumour is surgically removed some surrounding tissue will be removed with it. If this surrounding tissue does not contain any cancer cells it is said to be a clear margin….