Cancer
09 Jan 2003
Throat cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil
Squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil is a type of throat cancer. Like all head and neck cancers, it is associated with alcohol and tobacco…
Cancer
18 Dec 2002
Osteosarcoma (osteogenic sarcoma)
Osteosarcoma or osteogenic sarcoma is a rare cancer arising in the bones and mostly occurring in people under 20 years of age. It is more…
Bone
18 Dec 2002
Bone cancer: Chondrosarcoma of cartilage
Chondrosarcoma is a primary bone tumour which may be highly malignant, and is more common in males. It is treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Cancer
18 Dec 2002
Smooth muscle cancer: Leiomyosarcoma (LMS)
Leiomyosarcoma accounts for 10-20% of all soft tissue cancers and is most common in adult women. It is treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Cancer
18 Dec 2002
Rhabdomyosarcoma (muscle cancer)
Rhabdomyosarcoma of muscle is the most common type of soft tissue cancer in children and teenagers. It is treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Cancer
04 Dec 2002
Liver cancer: Hepatocellular carcinoma
Liver cancer or hepatocellular carcinoma is associated with hepatitis and alcoholism. It is more common in men and in South-East Asia and Africa.
Blood
13 Nov 2002
Multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells of bone marrow. It is more common in farmers and people who work with wood, leather…
Blood
30 Sep 2002
Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML)
Chronic myeloid leukaemia is cancer that arises in the bone marrow cells that generate white blood cells. It is most common in 40-50 year olds.
Cancer
13 Aug 2002
Malignant mesothelioma of the pleura (asbestosis)
Asbestosis or mesothelioma of the pleura is a lung disease caused by asbestos exposure. It mostly affects men up to 25 years after working with…
