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Meningioma of the brain

Meningioma of the brain

Meningioma of the brain refers to cancer which affects the meninges, the protective layers which surround the brain. It may spread to surrounding bones.

11 Aug 2002

Skin cancer: Basal cell carcinoma

Skin cancer: Basal cell carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma of the skin is the most common skin cancer. It is associated with sun exposure and becomes more likely with increasing age.

11 Aug 2002

Skin cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma

Skin cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, the second most common type of skin cancer, is associated with sun exposure and is more likely with increasing…

11 Aug 2002

Thyroid cancer: Anaplastic

Thyroid cancer: Anaplastic

Anaplastic thyroid cancer is a cancer of the thyroid gland, which secretes metabolic hormones to regulate energy expenditure. It is located in the neck.

11 Aug 2002

Thyroid cancer: Papillary cell of the thyroid

Thyroid cancer: Papillary cell of the thyroid

Cancer of the papillary cell of the thyroid is a type of thyroid cancer which affects the large lobes. It may produce a painless lump…

09 Aug 2002

Oesophageal cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus

Oesophageal cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus

Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus is a cancer of the glandular cells of the epithelium which lines the lower part of the throat.

09 Aug 2002

Skin cancer: Malignant melanoma

Skin cancer: Malignant melanoma

Malignant melanoma is a deadly type of skin cancer associated with sun exposure. Australia has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world.

06 Aug 2002