Blood
26 Mar 2010
Chocolate and health
Chocolate is a sugary food, high in fat and energy, which should be consumed in moderation. The consumption of cocoa, which gives chocolate its flavour,…
Cancer
12 Mar 2010
CME: Continuing Medical Education Program
Professor Rod Underwood, Director of Education and Research at VMC, provides an introduction to VMC’s Continuing Medical Education (CME) program.
Cancer
14 Feb 2010
Radical Perineal Prostatectomy (RPP)
A radical perineal prostatectomy is a surgical procedure to completely remove the prostate from a small incision in the perineum. Surgical removal of the prostate…
Cancer
19 Jan 2010
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure involving removal of a kidney and can be indicated for both benign and malignant conditions.
Blood
23 Dec 2009
Ring in the New Year
New Year’s Eve: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times … New Year’s Eve is possibly the biggest party of the year, often leading to the biggest hangover of the year. Do you recognise the words “I’m never drinking again”? We’ve all said them and…
Cancer
14 Dec 2009
New Year’s resolution: Quit smoking
Even though smoking carries serious health risks, a significant proportion of the population continues to smoke. Many smokers attempt to quit at some stage, and…
Cancer
26 Oct 2009
Oral Mucositis and Quality of Life
Oral mucositis results in many symptoms that can influence a person's quality of life. Mucositis, a condition in which the mucous membranes of the mouth…
Blood
23 Oct 2009
Oral mucositis and nutrition
Mucositis can have a very severe impact on a patient's ability to eat and drink. Nutritional support is an essential component of cancer treatment and…
Cancer
28 Aug 2009
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Xerostomia (dry mouth) is the subjective feeling of oral dryness, which may or may not be associated with a problem with the salivary glands. It…
