Gynaecology

Cancer 11 Aug 2002

Lung cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the lung

Adenocarcinoma of the lung is the most common type of lung cancer. It may be caused by smoking. Symptoms include coughing and chest pain.

Cancer 11 Aug 2002

Small cell lung cancer: Carcinoma

Small cell lung cancer or carcinoma of the lung accounts for 18% of all lung cancers. They are 20 time more common in smokers.

Cancer 11 Aug 2002

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.

Cancer 11 Aug 2002

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.

Cancer 11 Aug 2002

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…

Cancer 06 Aug 2002

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.