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Pancreatic cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas

Pancreatic cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas

Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas is a type of pancreatic cancer which is often diagnosed after the cancer has spread. Prognosis is poor.

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: 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

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

Tirapazamine, Cisplatin, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage IB, Stage II, Stage III, or Stage IVA Cervical Cancer

Tirapazamine, Cisplatin, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage IB, Stage II, Stage III, or Stage IVA Cervical Cancer

RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as tirapazamine and cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor…

01 Jan 2013

A Dose-Escalation Vaccine Trial In HER2-Overexpressing Patients With High-Risk Breast Cancer

A Dose-Escalation Vaccine Trial In HER2-Overexpressing Patients With High-Risk Breast Cancer

This trial will test how safe this vaccine is. It also tests whether its introduction induces an immune response by…

01 Jan 2013

Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Infliximab in Subjects with Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Infliximab in Subjects with Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of infliximab in patients with moderate to severe…

01 Jan 2013

Breast anatomy

Breast anatomy

The female breasts include the mammary glands and nipples. Their primary function is lactation (producing breast milk) to nourish a baby after pregnancy.

22 Mar 2006

Spider bite

Spider bite

Spider bites are uncommon but a frequent reason for calling the Poisons Information Centre. Varieties like funnel web spider bite are significant.

06 Oct 2005