Oncology

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 11 Aug 2002

Thyroid cancer: Anaplastic

Anaplastic thyroid cancer is a cancer of the thyroid gland, which secretes metabolic hormones to regulate energy expenditure. It is located in the neck.

Blood 11 Aug 2002

Spinal cord cancer: Lymphoma

Lymphoma of the spinal cord usually occurs when cancer metastasises from other organs. The cancer is rarely caused by a primary tumour of the spinal…

Cancer 09 Aug 2002

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…

Cancer 09 Aug 2002

Oesophageal cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus

Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus is a cancer of the glandular cells of the epithelium which lines the lower part of the throat.

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.