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Testicular cancer: Seminoma of the testicle

Testicular cancer: Seminoma of the testicle

Seminoma of the testicle is a type of testicular cancer which is usually confined to the testes. It typically affects 30-34-year-old men.

21 Feb 2006

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) is a procedure for viewing from the mouth to the duodenum to diagnose pancreatic or billiary disease.

08 Feb 2006

What is cancer?

What is cancer?

Anatomical information about cancer, abnormal cell growth and division caused by genetics and carcinogens, and cancer tumour classification or staging.

28 Dec 2005

Neuroendocrine tumour

Neuroendocrine tumour

Neuroendocrine tumours are a rare group of cancers that affects hormone-producing cells. They typically grow slowly and are often benign.

23 Dec 2005

Cancer of unknown primary (TUP)

Cancer of unknown primary (TUP)

Cancer of unknown primary is diagnosed when the organ in which metastatic cancer originated cannot be determined.

23 Dec 2005

Muscular dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy

Muscular dystrophies are a group of hereditary muscle diseases which cause progressive skeletal muscle weakness and symptoms like difficult walking.

20 Dec 2005

Hypercalcaemia

Hypercalcaemia

Hypercalcaemia refers to high blood calcium levels. It can be mild or severe, and is a common and life threatening cause of bone pain in…

15 Sep 2005

Adrenalectomy

Adrenalectomy

Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the hormone producing adrenal glands, near the kidneys. It is a treatment for benign and malignant tumours.

10 Sep 2005

Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNA)

Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNA)

Fine needle aspiration is a quicker, less painful biopsy procedure to remove tissue, cell or fluid samples. It involves using a hollow needle.

30 Aug 2005