Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia is a group of inherited autosomal dominant cancers that occur in multiple hormone producing grandular organs. Discover the latest research on Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia here.
Islet Cell Adenoma arises in the islet cells, which are insulin producing cells of the pancreas. These tumors can be either malignant or benign. Discover the latest research on Islet Cell Adenoma here.
Adenomatous polyposis coli is a protein encoded by the APC gene and acts as a tumor suppressor. Discover the latest research on adenomatous polyposis coli here.
Adrenocortical carcinoma (acc) is a rare malignancy of the adrenal cortex, associated with a generally dismal prognosis owing to its aggressive behavior. Here are the latest discoveries pertaining to this disease.
Islet Cell Carcinoma or Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours arises in the hormone producing cells of the pancreas. These tumors can be either malignant or benign. Discover the latest research on Islet Cell Carcinoma here.
Multiple Hamartoma Syndrome, also known as Cowden disease, is a hereditary autosomal dominant condition associated with mutations in tumor suppressor PTEN. Here is the latest research.
Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer due to mutations in the brca1 and brca2 genes is the most common cause of hereditary forms of both breast and ovarian cancer. Here are the latest discoveries pertaining to these cancers.
Hereditary cancer syndromes comprise 5% of all cancers and have an increased risk of early onset and of multiple or bilateral malignancies. Here is the latest research on hereditary cancer syndromes.
Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Neoplasms are a type of inherited autosomal dominant colon cancer and is associated with mutations in mismatch repair genes. Discover the latest research on Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Neoplasms.
Li-Fraumeni syndrome in an inherited predisposition to a range of cancers due to a mutation in the tumor suppressor gene TP53. The diagnosis is made if cancer occurs at a young age and there is also a family history of sarcoma or cancer at a young age. Find the latest research on Li-Fraumeni syndrome here.
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form in the central nervous system. While these tumors are typically benign, they can become malignant. Other complications of neurofibromatosis include hearing loss, learning impairment, vision loss, etc. Here is the latest research.