Mycosis fungoides: 11 things to know about this rare lymphoma subtype
Mycosis fungoides is the most common subtype of cutaneous T cell lymphoma, a rare blood cancer that affects the skin.
Pronounced “my-KOH-sis fun-GOY-dees,” it usually appears as a rash. It’s often mistaken for eczema or psoriasis, and is frequently misdiagnosed. So, how would you know if you have this disease? How serious is it? And, is mycosis fungoides curable?
We went to dermatologist Auris Huen, M.D., section chief of...
External beam radiation therapy: How it works, what it treats and side effects
Radiation therapy is a common type of cancer treatment that uses high-energy beams to target and destroy cancer cells.
External beam...
When should you worry about abnormal vaginal bleeding?
If you’ve never had a regular menstrual period before, you might not know what qualifies as “abnormal” bleeding from the vagina.
So...
T cell prolymphocytic leukemia (TPLL): Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
T cell prolymphocytic leukemia (TPLL) is an extremely rare form of leukemia that affects mainly older individuals. Only about 600 people will be diagnosed with it in the U.S. in any given year. So, most physicians have never seen it.
But how does TPLL differ from other types of leukemia? Does it have any distinguishing features? What are its symptoms, and how is it treated? Are there any clinical trials available...
Why getting an accurate lymphoma diagnosis matters
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with lymphoma, you might think all you need to know is whether it’s Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin. But is...
What is a menin inhibitor?
If you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with leukemia, you might have heard about a new treatment option called a menin inhibitor...
Immunosuppressants: What is their role in cancer care?
An immunosuppressant is anything that diminishes the body’s natural ability to respond to threats, such as cancer or viruses, like the ones...
Blood in semen (hematospermia): Is it a sign of cancer?
Any time you notice blood where it’s not supposed to be, it can be alarming. If you’ve ever seen blood in your semen, a condition known as...
3 reasons appendix cancer is hard to diagnose
Until about 15 years ago, appendix cancer was often lumped together with colon cancer. That’s because the appendix is technically...
