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What Is Renal Cell Carcinoma? Renal cell carcinoma begins when kidney cells grow uncontrollably and form a tumor. Several subtypes of RCC exist, including: Clear cell renal cell carcinoma Papillary renal . . .
What Is Polycystic Kidney Disease? PKD is an inherited condition that causes multiple cysts to form in the kidneys. The two main types are: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), . . .
What Is Metastatic Breast Cancer? Metastatic breast cancer develops when cancer cells travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system and form tumors in distant organs. The most common areas affected . . .
What Is Mantle Cell Lymphoma? Mantle cell lymphoma originates from B cells located in the mantle zone of lymph node follicles. Most cases are associated with a genetic abnormality known . . .
What Is Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma? DLBCL begins when abnormal B cells multiply uncontrollably, usually within the lymph nodes, but it can also develop in organs such as the stomach, . . .
What Is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia? CLL develops when abnormal B lymphocytes grow and survive longer than normal. Over time, these abnormal cells can: Accumulate in the blood and bone marrow Enlarge . . .
What Is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia? CLL develops when abnormal B lymphocytes grow and survive longer than normal. Over time, these abnormal cells can: Accumulate in the blood and bone marrow Enlarge . . .
What Is Pancreatic Cancer? Most pancreatic cancers develop in the cells that line the ducts of the pancreas and are known as pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas. The pancreas has two main . . .
What Is Epidermolysis Bullosa? Epidermolysis bullosa is caused by genetic changes that affect proteins responsible for holding the layers of the skin together. The main types include: Epidermolysis bullosa simplex Junctional . . .
What Are Myeloproliferative Neoplasms? MPNs originate in the blood-forming stem cells of the bone marrow. The main types include: Polycythemia vera (PV) Essential thrombocythemia (ET) Primary myelofibrosis (PMF) These conditions may increase . . .