Our skin The skin has many important functions: Skin is the largest organ in our body It protects us from injury It cools us when we get hot through sweating It prevents us from becoming dehydrated The skin has two main layers: The epidermis The epidermis is the top or
Stomach Cancer Questions
Understanding your cancer diagnosis, treatment plan, prognosis and all associated side effects and implications are important to making informed decisions about your health. The best source of information is usually your doctor and compiling a list of what you wish to know in advance is a useful way to ensure
Stomach Cancer Treatment
Surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are the most common treatment types for cancer and may be used alone or in combination to treat stomach cancer. Your doctor will plan your treatment by taking into consideration the type and size of the tumour, whether the cancer has spread, your age and general
Stomach Cancer Diagnosis
Diagnosis The following tests are all used to diagnose cancer of the stomach: Barium Meal In this test, a liquid called barium, which shows up on X-ray, is swallowed and used to outline the gullet and stomach. Upper Endoscopy This test allows the doctor to examine the inside of
Stomach Cancer Causes and Symptoms
The causes The exact causes of cancer of the stomach are still unknown It is more common in men, particularly those in late middle age, than for women Diet: consumption of high-salted, picked and smoked food can increase the risk People who have pernicious anaemia (a vitamin deficiency), stomach
Stomach Cancer Overview
The Stomach The stomach is a muscular organ which lies between the lower end of the gullet (oesophagus) and the beginning of the bowel (intestine). Once food has been swallowed it passes down the gullet and into the stomach. Glands in the wall of the stomach secrete substances which help
Questions
Understanding your cancer diagnosis, treatment plan, prognosis and the associated side effects and implications is important for making informed decisions about your health. The best source of information is usually your doctor, and compiling a list of what you want to know in advance is a useful way to ensure
Treatment
Surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are the most common types of treatment for cancer and may be used alone, or in combination, to treat prostate cancer. Your doctor will plan your treatment by taking into consideration the type and size of the tumour, whether the cancer has spread, your age and
Diagnosis
Diagnosis Your local or family doctor can test for prostate cancer with a blood test and a rectal (back passage) examination. In a rectal examination, the doctor inserts a gloved finger into the rectum to feel the prostate gland to check for anything unusual. The blood test checks your prostate-specific
Causes and Symptoms
The causes Although the causes of prostate cancer are unknown, there are some factors that are believed to increase the likelihood of developing the disease. Knowing the risk factors for prostate cancer can help you determine if and when you want to begin having check-ups. The main risk factors
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