Etiket: tumors
targeted therapy can halve the risk of death for certain tumors
This targeted therapy was presented at the Chicago Congress, which brings together cancer specialists from around the world every year. In France, this could concern 1,500 to 2,000 patients per…
Advances in neurosurgery allow entire brain tumors to be removed
One day last February, Amélie (fictitious name), aged 15, was struck by intense headaches that persisted despite taking acetaminophen. Two days later, her headaches cut her appetite and even made…
Bone tumors
What is it about ? A bone tumor is not necessarily bone cancer. Indeed, a tumor can be benign or malignant. Benign tumors usually have a name that ends in…
Rare endocrine tumors
Of What is it ? The endocrine system is made up of glands that produce hormones (the thyroid, adrenal glands, for example). Endocrine tumors are masses that grow from the…
Tumors of the external auditory canal
What is it about ? Like anywhere in the body, tumors can also grow in the external ear canal. The external auditory canal consists of the pinna and the small…
Tumors of the brain and spinal cord
What is it about ? The central nervous system (CNS) includes the brain and the spinal cord. Tumors can develop there, both benign and malignant tumors. We don’t know what…
Pituitary gland tumors
What is it about ? The pituitary gland is a small gland (0.5 g) housed in a bony cavity located behind the nose at the base of the brain. It…