Cancer
29 Oct 2003
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (gastrinoma)
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare condition in which pancreatic tumours cause peptic ulcers, leading to excessive gastric acid production.
Blood
09 Oct 2003
Kidney disease: Chronic renal failure
Chronic renal failure refers to irreversible renal insufficiency or kidney dysfunction. It requires haemodialysis and may be fatal.
Cancer
05 Oct 2003
Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma are brain, neck or leg cancers and are the most common solid cancer tumours in children. It also affects adults.
Blood
03 Jul 2003
Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)
Myelodysplastic syndrome is a group of disorders that affect the stem cells in bone marrow that make blood cells. It can progress to leukaemia.
Blood
02 Jul 2003
Anaemia of chronic disease
Anaemia is a blood disorder in which there is not enough haemoglobin to transport of oxygen. It may occur due to chronic disease or iron…
Cancer
23 May 2003
Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion is a lung disease in which fluid accumulates in the pleura, two ballon-like linings which surround and separate the lungs from the heart.
Blood
14 Jan 2003
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is the most common childhood cancer. It affects stem cells in bone marrow (lymphoblasts) which mature into blood vessels.
Blood
14 Jan 2003
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia is a type of bone marrow cancer which disrupts the normal balance of red and white blood cells and platelets.
Blood
10 Jan 2003
Tonsil cancer: Lymphoma
Lymphoma of the tonsil is cancer that arises in the lymph (immune) cells surrounding the tonsils. It may be treated with chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
