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A

Entries beginning with A.

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  1. Melanoma

    Acral Lentiginous Melanoma (ALM)

    2,298 words
  2. Acute leukaemias

    ALL

    Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is a fast-growing cancer of lymphoid blasts in blood and marrow. This entry covers children, adults, and CNS-directed therapy.

    3,072 words
  3. Acute leukaemias

    AML

    Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is an aggressive cancer of the blood and bone marrow. This entry covers blasts, genetics, induction, and transplant.

    2,745 words
  4. Non-small cell lung cancer

    AIS and MIA of the lung

    The earliest forms of lung adenocarcinoma. AIS stays in the airspace lining; MIA has only tiny invasion. Complete removal usually means an excellent outlook.

    2,760 words
  5. Melanoma

    Amelanotic melanoma

    A melanoma with little or no brown pigment. It may look like a pink bump, a sore that does not heal, or another common skin lesion, so it is easier to miss.

    2,249 words
  6. Liver, bile ducts & pancreas

    Ampullary carcinoma

    Ampullary carcinoma arises at the ampulla of Vater, where the bile and pancreatic ducts meet the duodenum. This entry covers intestinal and pancreatobiliary types, jaundice, and Whipple surgery.

    4,808 words
  7. Small bowel & anus

    Anal squamous cell carcinoma

    Anal squamous cell carcinoma is an HPV-related cancer of the anal canal. This entry covers the Nigro chemoradiation approach and staging.

    3,702 words
  8. GIST & neuroendocrine

    Appendiceal neoplasms

    Appendiceal neoplasms are rare tumours of the appendix, from LAMN to adenocarcinoma and goblet-cell adenocarcinoma. This entry covers rupture risk and CRS/HIPEC.

    4,845 words
  9. Pulmonary neuroendocrine

    Atypical pulmonary carcinoid

    A well-differentiated neuroendocrine lung tumour with more mitoses or necrosis than a typical carcinoid, and a higher chance of spread.

    2,557 words