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
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
Overview
The lung When you breathe in, air passes from the nose or mouth through the windpipe (trachea) which divides into two air passages, one going to each lung The two air passages are each known as the right and left bronchus and they form smaller tubes called bronchioles, which carry
Questions for your doctor
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
Treatment
Different treatments for colorectal cancer: Surgery Depending on the location, size, spread and stage of the cancer, the doctor will recommend the most suitable surgery option. Colorectal cancer surgery can be done using traditional open surgery or minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic). In general, minimally invasive surgery is more frequently chosen,
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