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Sexuality following breast cancer treatment

Sexuality following breast cancer treatment

Sexuality following breast cancer treatment: Breast cancer treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, can have lasting physical and emotional effects on a woman and her…

08 Jul 2005

Psoriasis

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common, chronic, skin disease cause by the immune system attacking the skin. Symtoms are red, scaly patches or plaques on the skin.

06 Jul 2005

Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer

Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer

Radiotherapy is a form of treatment that is used to treat cancer of the prostate gland. It may be used alone or in conjunction with…

05 Jul 2005

Radical Prostatectomy

Radical Prostatectomy

Radical prostatectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the prostate gland and the attached seminal vesicles. Lymph nodes near the prostate can…

04 Jul 2005

Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe allergic reaction which needs emergency medical treatment. Without treatment, swelling can prevent breathing and cause death.

26 Jun 2005

Breathlessness

Breathlessness

Breathlessness and wheezing, also known as dyspnoea or difficulty breathing, may be a symptom of heart and lung diseases like COPD and emphysema.

17 May 2005

Fever

Fever

Fever or increased body temperature is a symptom of many diseases including cold and flu, ear infection, respiratory infection and scarlet fever.

14 May 2005

Dysmenorrhoea (period pain; menstrual cramps)

Dysmenorrhoea (period pain; menstrual cramps)

Dysmenorrhoea is commonly known as period pain. It affects women before or during their menstrual period. Like endometriosis, the cause is unknown.

12 May 2005

Neutropenia: An overview

Neutropenia: An overview

Neutropenia refers to low neutrophil or white blood cell concentration. It may be caused by infection, chemotherapy or vitamin deficiency.

04 May 2005