Hemangiopericytoma

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Background information on Hemangiopericytoma

A hemangiopericytoma is a type of sarcoma which arises from the pericytes, cells that are located around vessels.
News Articles on Hemangiopericytoma



Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography of Hepatic Metastasis of ...  -  Mar 21, 2008
Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine (subscription)E-mail: briannyc{at}xuite.net Hemangiopericytoma (HPC) was first described by Stout and Murray 1 in 1942. The cellular origin of HPC was thought to come

Lots of change for key players in '03 SARS battle  -  Mar 8, 2008
The North Bay Nugget,She resigned the post in December 2006 after being diagnosed with hemangiopericytoma, a rare form of cancer. Her fight against the disease continues.

Sheela Basrur reveals details of cancer battle  -  Dec 1, 2007
Toronto Star,...rare vascular cancer known as hemangiopericytoma, little did she know there were enough twists and turns in store for an episode of the TV series House.

Noninvasive Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Angiography With Time ...  -  Dec 10, 2007
Archives of Ophthalmology1 patient with an orbitocutaneous arteriovenous malformation, and 1 patient who had a solitary fibrous tumor with features of a hemangiopericytoma.

Principal a true pal  -  Sep 7, 2007
San Gabriel Valley Tribune,By Daniel Fritz Staff Writer When Charly Dale, 11, was diagnosed with a hemangiopericytoma, a rare form of cancer in July 2006, her family knew she needed

Hemangiopericytoma of the Oral Cavity after a Ten-year Follow-up  -  Aug 20, 2007
Annals of Clinical & Laboratory Science (subscription),Hemangiopericytoma (HPC) is a mesenchymal tumour that may be benign, malignant, or occur in an intermediate form. We report an unusual case of

Collinsville teen with cancer works to help raise funds for others  -  Jun 2, 2007
Suburban Journals,Taylor was born with hemangiopericytoma, a very rare form of soft tissue cancer that usually occurs later in life. In the last 50 years, there have only

Lead doctor in SARS crisis battling cancer  -  Dec 7, 2006
Globe and Mail,There is a high likelihood of surviving hemangiopericytoma after treatment, which can include a combination of surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Ontario's medical officer resigns for health reasons  -  Dec 7, 2006
Canada.com,...''In fact, my back problems were caused by an extremely rare tumour known as a hemangiopericytoma,'' she said. ''This is a rare type of vascular tumour,

Basrur resigns to fight cancer  -  Dec 6, 2006
London Free Press,Basrur has undergone emergency back surgery for problems caused by a rare tumour known as a hemangiopericytoma. "Unfortunately this disease has already

SARS doctor stricken with cancer  -  Dec 6, 2006
Globe and Mail,Dr. Sheela Basrur says back problems she had been suffering were caused by a rare type of vascular tumour known as a hemangiopericytoma.

Ontario medical officer of health resigns, citing cancer  -  Dec 6, 2006
CBC Ottawa,Known as hemangiopericytoma, it comprises only one per cent of all cancers. "Unfortunately this disease has already spread to other sites and will require

Ontario's top doctor resigns for health reasons  -  Dec 6, 2006
680 News,...letter to Health Minister George Smitherman, Basrur said, "my back problems were caused by an extremely rare tumour known as a hemangiopericytoma.

MD learns power of her own medicine  -  Dec 13, 2006
Globe and Mail,Personally, meanwhile, the doctor has much to learn as a patient with hemangiopericytoma, a cancer that affects the blood vessels and soft tissues,

Name your enemy  -  Dec 13, 2006
Toronto Sun,And she gave it a name: "It is known as a hemangiopericytoma tumour," Basrur said in her letter to Health Minister George Smitherman.

Health News  -  Dec 8, 2006
Canada East,Dr. Sheela Basrur said back problems she had been suffering were caused by a rare type of vascular tumour known as a hemangiopericytoma.

Name your enemy  -  13 Dec 2006
Toronto Sun,And she gave it a name: "It is known as a hemangiopericytoma tumour," Basrur said in her letter to Health Minister George Smitherman. ...

Lead doctor in SARS crisis battling cancer  -  Dec 7, 2006
Globe and Mail,Minister George Smitherman, Dr. Sheela Basrur said back problems she had been suffering were caused by a type of vascular tumour known as a hemangiopericytoma. ...

Ontario medical officer of health resigns, citing cancer  -  Dec 6, 2006
CBC.ca,...vessels and soft tissue. Known as hemangiopericytoma, it comprises only one per cent of all cancers. "Unfortunately this disease ...

Cancer causes Ont. chief medical officer to quit  -  Dec 6, 2006
CTV.ca,Health Minister George Smitherman, Basrur says back problems she had been suffering were caused by a rare type of vascular tumour known as a hemangiopericytoma ...

Sheela Basrur battling rare cancer  -  Dec 7, 2006
Toronto Star,...it turned out to be something far more sinister — what Basrur herself calls an "extremely rare" vascular tumour with a tongue-twister name: hemangiopericytoma ...

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health resigns  -  Dec 6, 2006
National Post,...back surgery. "In fact, my back problems were caused by an extremely rare tumour known as a hemangiopericytoma," she said. "This ...

Top of the World  -  Dec 6, 2006
Hamilton Spectator,...to Health Minister George Smitherman, she said back problems she had been suffering were caused by a rare type of vascular tumour known as a hemangiopericytoma ...

Basrur resigns to fight cancer  -  Dec 6, 2006
London Free Press,...services.". Basrur has undergone emergency back surgery for problems caused by a rare tumour known as a hemangiopericytoma. "Unfortunately ...

Cancer Forces Ontario's Chief Medical Officer Of Health To Step ...  -  Dec 6, 2006
CityNews,Basrur sent her letter of resignation to Health Minister George Smitherman, citing the fact she's fighting a rare form of cancer known as a hemangiopericytoma. ...

Ontario's top doctor resigns for health reasons  -  Dec 6, 2006
680 News,...resignation letter to Health Minister George Smitherman, Basrur said, "my back problems were caused by an extremely rare tumour known as a hemangiopericytoma. ...



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