The causes Cancer of the cervix can take many years to develop. Before it does, early changes take place on the cervix. The smear test is designed to detect changes in the cells so that treatment can be given before cancer develops. 70% of cervical cancer in Hong Kong is
Cervical Cancer Overview
The Cervix The cervix is the lower part of the womb (uterus) and is often called the neck of the womb. The womb is a muscular, pear-shaped organ at the top of the vagina. The lining of the womb is shed each month with bleeding called a period Cervical cancer
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Questions
Understanding your cancer diagnosis, treatment plan, prognosis and the associated side effects and implications are 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
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Diagnosis
Diagnosis The most common ways to detect skin cancer are: Self-check Checking your skin regularly for any changes to moles or spots on your body is the best way to ensure early diagnosis. Check by your doctor Your doctor or GP can perform a whole-body skin check for any
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Treatment
Skin cancer is usually treated with surgery. In some circumstances, a doctor may recommend using chemotherapy or radiotherapy, which could also be combined with surgery, to treat skin cancer. Surgery: Mohs technique: The cancer is removed in stages, little-by-little, and checked under a microscope immediately. The removal continues until only
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Causes and Symptoms
The causes Damage to the skin usually begins at an early age from exposure to UV radiation – through sunburn in particular. Over exposure to UV rays, usually from spending prolonged periods in the sun or from other sources such as tanning machines in solariums, is the biggest risk factor
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Overview
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
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