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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

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

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