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Pleural mesothelioma (PMe), also known as malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), is a rare and aggressive type of cancer that affects the pleura, which is a thin layer of tissue that creates lining of the lungs. Mesothelioma is mostly caused by inhaling asbestos fibres, a mineral that is used in building materials. Over time, asbestos damages...

Gingival cancer is a rare type of malignancy that develops from the tissue surrounding the teeth in the oral cavity. It is also called gingival squamous cell carcinoma (GSCC) from the squamous cells that line the mouth. Squamous cell gingival carcinoma accounts for about 10% of all oral cancers and is more common in white men after the age...

Malignant salivary gland neoplasms account for 0.5 to 1.2% of all cancers and 5% of head and neck cancers. They are more likely to affect women with a male-female ratio of 1 to 1.5. Malignant lesions are found in approximately 21.7% of all salivary gland neoplasms. Most malignancies of head and neck cancers occur in the major salivary glands...

Mouth cancer (oral cancer) is a term that describes malignant tumours that grow inside your mouth. Oral cancer symptoms can look like a simple, painless, benign red or white patches (leukoplakia or erythroplakia), sores or small ulcers on your lips, buccal mucosa, gums or tongue, but they are persistent and can progress into pain, numbness...

Oropharyngeal cancer, specifically cancer of the base of the tongue, is a distinct clinical form of cancer on the tongue that differs in anatomical location, biological characteristics, and treatment approaches. The tongue, along with the lip and the floor of the mouth, is one of the most frequently affected subsections within the oral cavity.

Anal carcinoma is a rare but increasingly common, malignant neoplasm: the incidence has increased by approximately 2.7% per year over the past decade. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) accounts for approximately 85% of all cases. Although anal carcinoma is relatively rare compared with other malignancies, it has a notable...

Osteosarcoma (OS) or osteogenic sarcoma is a relatively rare but aggressive primary malignant bone tumour. It makes up about 20% of all malignant bone tumors and mostly affects kids and teenagers before age 25. Active bone tissue growth gives young people more chances to get this type of cancer. The risk factors of osteosarcoma also...

Breast cancer is the most common malignant disease among women in Europe. It is a heterogeneous disease, the pathogenesis of which remains unclear in most cases. Significant progress has been made in early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, which has led to improved survival rates. Different molecular subtypes of breast...