Cancer
30 Jan 2004
Bladder cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder
Squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder accounts for 5% of all bladder cancers, the most common type of urinary system cancer. It mostly affects males.
Bone
29 Jan 2004
Ewing's sarcoma
Ewing's sarcoma is a rare bone tumour associated with rapid bone growth in adolescence. It is usually genetic and treated with chemotherapy.
Blood
28 Jan 2004
Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
Acute myeloid leukaemia is a cancer that arises in the precursors of myeloid cells in bone marrow. In normal circumstances, these form white blood cells.
Blood
15 Jan 2004
Hodgkin's lymphoma
Hodgkin's lymphoma is cancer affecting lymphocytes of the lymphatic system, most common in young adults. It is treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Blood
15 Jan 2004
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is cancer of the lymphatic system's lymphocytes. It may cause anaemia and affect liver function. It is treated with radiotherapy.
Cancer
06 Jan 2004
Cancer pain
Cancer pain or pain associated with cancer may be caused by tumour growth, anti-cancer treatments like chemotherapy, or complications of treatment.
Cancer
30 Dec 2003
Bladder cancer: Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder
Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder accounts for 90% of bladder cancers. Smoking and bladder irritation (e.g. bladder stones) increase the risk.
Bone
30 Dec 2003
Endochondroma (chondroma; Ollier’s disease)
Endochondroma or enchondroma is a benign but potentially malignant bone tumour. Ollier's disease is a condition characterised by multiple endochroma.
Cancer
28 Dec 2003
Peyronie’s disease
Peyronie's disease causes plaque to grow in the erectile tissue of the penis. It can cause pain and a significant bend and shortening of the…
