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Overview

The prostate The prostate is a small gland, about the size of a walnut, found only in men. It sits just below the bladder and surrounds part of the urethra, the tube that takes urine from the bladder to the penis to be discharged from the body. The prostate

Treatment

Surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are the most common treatment types for cancer and may be used alone or in combination to treat lung cancer of the lung. Your doctor will plan your treatment by taking into consideration the type and size of the tumour, whether the cancer has spread, your

Diagnosis

Liver cancer is usually diagnosed via the following: Blood test Abdominal ultrasound Sound waves are used to create a picture of the liver. CT scan (CAT or computer scan) X-ray is used to scan the liver at different angles to build a detailed picture of the size and position

Causes and Symptoms

The causes Hepatitis B virus: 55% of the world’s liver cancer is caused by infection with hepatitis B virus. Carriers has 100 times higher than non-hepatitis B virus carriers in getting liver cancer. Cirrhosis: Cirrhosis is a fine scarring of the liver which can be caused by a variety

Overview

The Liver The largest organ in the body, it is situated in the upper part of the abdomen on the right hand side of the body Produces blood proteins Helps to clot the blood Prevents excessive bleeding Maintains the balance of fluid in the body

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

Questions

Understanding your cancer diagnosis, treatment plan, prognosis and the associated side effects and implications is important to 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 treatment types for cancer and may be used alone or in combination to treat lung cancer of the lung. Your doctor will plan your treatment by taking into consideration the type and size of the tumour, whether the cancer has spread, your

Diagnosis

The following tests are all used to diagnose lung cancer and your doctor may arrange for you to have one or more of them at hospital. Chest X-ray Radiation is used to capture a single image of your chest to detect if any tumours are present. Sputum cytology examination A

Causes and Symptoms

The causes It’s estimated that 1 in 10 smokers will develop lung cancer. Smoking is undoubtedly the major cause of lung cancer; however, people can develop lung cancer without smoking. According to the Hospital Authority, the risk of smokers developing lung cancer is 20 times higher than that of non-smokers. Risk of

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