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Overview

The colon and the rectum (large bowel) The bowel is part of our digestive system and is divided into two parts, the small bowel and the large bowel. The large bowel is made up of the colon and the rectum. After digested food has passed through the small bowel (where

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

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

Diagnosis

How can I be screened? If you detect changes in your breasts, your doctor will examine you and enquire about your family history. Your lymph nodes, underarms, and neck lymph nodes will be examined for swelling, pain, or other abnormal conditions. If there are any unusual findings, further tests will

Causes and Symptoms

The causes The exact causes of breast cancer are unknown, however, there are many factors that are widely believed to increase your risk: Age: the median age of women with breast cancer in Hong Kong is 58 (according to Hong Kong Cancer Registry’s statistics figures in 2021), but there’s an

Overview

The breasts The breasts are made up of fat, connective tissue and gland tissue. A network of ducts spreads from the lobes towards the nipple. When a woman is pregnant, her breasts produce milk to feed her baby. Under the skin, a ‘tail’ of breast tissue extends into the armpit

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