Cancer
04 Feb 2005
Brain tumour: Astrocytoma of the brain
Astrocytoma of the brain is the most common type of childhood brain cancer. It begins growing in brain cells called astrocytes, usually before ten years.
Cancer
04 Feb 2005
Metastases to the spinal cord
Metastatic disease of the spinal cord refers to cancer that spread to the spine, usually from the lungs, breast, prostate or lymphatic or gastro systems.
Cancer
27 Jan 2005
Breast cancer: Pre-invasive ductal carcinoma (ductal carcinoma in situ; DCIS)
Ductal carcinoma is one of the main types of breast cancer. It refers to abnormal growth in breast ducts which is likely to become cancerous.
Cancer
27 Jan 2005
Breast cancer: Pre-invasive lobular carcinoma (lobular carcinoma in situ; LCIS)
Pre-invasive lobular carcinoma is abnormal breast tissue growth which is usually not dangerous but increases the risk of dangerous types of breast cancer.
Blood
27 Jan 2005
Brain cancer: Lymphoma of the brain
Lymphoma of the brain is a type of brain cancer. It may arise in lymph cells of the brain or metastasise from outside the central…
Cancer
06 Jan 2005
Malnutrition
Malnutrition occurs when an individual has insufficient energy to maintain their body's essential functions, including growth, maintenance and movement.
Blood
08 Feb 2004
Small intestine cancer: Lymphoma
Lymphoma of the small intestine are small bowel cancers associated with Crohn's disease and coeliac disease. They are usually non-Hodgkin B cell type.
Cancer
07 Feb 2004
Small bowel cancer: Adenocarcinoma
Adenocarcinoma of the small intestine is a type of bowel cancer. It is associated with coeliac disease and Crohn's disease.
Cancer
01 Feb 2004
Brain cancer: Medulloblastoma; primitive neuroectodermal tumour (PNET)
Medulloblastoma or primitive neuroectodermal tumour (PNET) is a brain cancer that usually affects children under ten years of age.
