Lung Cancer
Introduction Lung cancer is one of the most serious types of cancer affecting the lungs. It develops when abnormal cells in the lung grow uncontrollably and form a tumor. In some cases, these cancer cells
Metastatic Brain Tumor
Introduction A Metastatic Brain Tumor is a cancerous tumor that develops in the brain after cancer cells travel—or metastasize—from another part of the body. Unlike primary brain tumors, which begin in the brain, metastatic brain
Pituitary Tumor
Introduction Pituitary Tumor is an abnormal growth that develops in the pituitary gland, a small pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain. The pituitary gland produces hormones that help regulate growth, metabolism, reproduction,
Medulloblastoma Cancer
Introduction Medulloblastoma is a malignant brain tumor that usually develops in the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for balance, coordination and movement. It is the most common cancerous brain tumor in children, although
Multiple Myeloma
Introduction Multiple Myeloma is a type of blood cancer that develops from abnormal plasma cells, a type of white blood cell normally found in the bone marrow. Abnormal plasma cells can multiply excessively and produce
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Introduction Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is a chronic blood cancer that mainly affects the bone marrow and white blood cells. It is also known as chronic myelogenous leukemia. CML is different from acute leukemias because
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Introduction Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) is a type of leukemia that affects immature lymphoid cells in the bone marrow. These abnormal cells multiply rapidly and can crowd out healthy blood-forming cells.As a result, the body
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Introduction Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is a slow-growing type of blood cancer that mainly affects abnormal B lymphocytes. These cells can accumulate in the blood, bone marrow and lymphoid tissues. CLL may cause swollen lymph
Lymphopoiesis
Introduction Lymphopoiesis is the biological process through which lymphocytes are formed, developed and matured from hematopoietic stem cells. Lymphocytes are an important group of white blood cells that protect the body against infections, abnormal cells
Myelopoiesis
Introduction Blood formation, also known as hematopoiesis, ensures a continuous supply of blood cells required for survival. Myelopoiesis represents the specialized pathway responsible for producing myeloid white blood cells that protect the body against infection