Blood
29 Jul 2005
Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL)
Anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which is cancer of the lymphatic system. It starts in anaplastic lymphatic tissue.
Cancer
12 Jul 2005
Preventing Cancer – Overweight and Obesity
Preventing Cancer, Obesity: The Cancer Council considers Obesity as a factor in increasing the risk of cancer. Obesity is now the Second leading cause of…
Cancer
08 Jul 2005
Sexuality following breast cancer treatment
Sexuality following breast cancer treatment: Breast cancer treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, can have lasting physical and emotional effects on a woman and her…
Cancer
05 Jul 2005
Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer
Radiotherapy is a form of treatment that is used to treat cancer of the prostate gland. It may be used alone or in conjunction with…
Cancer
04 Jul 2005
Radical Prostatectomy
Radical prostatectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the prostate gland and the attached seminal vesicles. Lymph nodes near the prostate can…
Blood
18 May 2005
Anaemia
Anaemia is the general name for a range of disorders affecting red blood cells. Red blood cells contain haemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygen…
Cancer
14 May 2005
Fever
Fever or increased body temperature is a symptom of many diseases including cold and flu, ear infection, respiratory infection and scarlet fever.
Cancer
10 May 2005
Chest Pain
Chest pain is one of the most commonly presented problems to the doctor. It is both a common and threatening problem because in many instances…
Blood
04 May 2005
Neutropenia: An overview
Neutropenia refers to low neutrophil or white blood cell concentration. It may be caused by infection, chemotherapy or vitamin deficiency.
