Rare Cancers That Challenge The Medical Profession

Tongue Cancer

Rare in affluent countries, oral cavity cancer, including tongue cancer, is aggressive and hard to reach when advanced.  

Ocular Melanoma

This eye cancer is difficult to diagnose early and may spread to the liver, making therapy difficult and ineffective.  

Cholangiocarcinoma

Cholangiocarcinoma, or bile duct cancer, is identified later because its signs are difficult to detect.  

Sarcomas

Sarcomas are rare, heterogenic tissue-derived malignancies from bones and soft tissues, making it challenging to create a treatment strategy for each variety.

Glioblastoma

Due to its aggressive growth and infiltration of healthy brain cells, glioblastoma is difficult to treat with radiation and chemotherapy.