Index
A
Entries beginning with A.
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Melanoma
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma (ALM)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.