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Kidney cancer: Renal manifestations of malignant disease

Kidney cancer: Renal manifestations of malignant disease

Renal manifestations of malignant disease occur when cancers outside the kidneys, including leukemia and lymphoma, spread and cause kidney cancer.

13 Dec 2003

Malignant mesothelioma of the pleura (asbestosis)

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…

13 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

Ozone depletion impacting human health

Ozone depletion impacting human health

An international study involving researchers from the Australian National University (ANU) has found that changes to our ozone…

29 Aug 2019

Breast Screens: When to Get One, Procedure & Results Explained
Upper GI Surgeons

Upper GI Surgeons

>What is an upper gastrointestinal surgeon? Upper GI surgeons are responsible for the surgical management of patients with disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract:

13 Dec 2018

When should you see a doctor about a mole?

When should you see a doctor about a mole?

>What is a mole?Moles are small areas of skin with a high concentration of the skin pigment melanin – that’s what gives them their dark…

13 Dec 2018

New brain cancer drug shrinks tumours

New brain cancer drug shrinks tumours

Researchers found a drug previously approved to treat breast cancer could also be used to shrink medulloblastoma, a common form of childhood brain tumour.

06 Sep 2017

Preventing skin cancer

Preventing skin cancer

Help prevent skin cancer by seeking shade, using sunscreen and wearing a hat and protective clothing whenever you are in the sun. But some sun…

17 Jan 2015