Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Thyroid cancer: Follicular thyroid cancer
Follicular thyroid cancer affects the follicular cells of the thyroid, a gland that produces energy-regulating hormones.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Bowel cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the caecum
Adenocarcinoma of the caecum is a type of bowel cancer in the epithelium or lining of the large intestine. Risk increases over 50 years of…
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Colon cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the colon
Adenocarcinoma of the colon is a cancer that often arises in the lining of the large intestine. Colon cancer symptoms are investigated by colonoscopy.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Rectal cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the rectum
Adenocarcinoma of the rectum is cancer in the epithelium or lining of the large intestine. It is hereditary and associated with ulcerative colitis.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Anal cancer (squamous cell carcinoma of the anus)
Squamous cell carcinoma of the anus is the most common anal cancer. It forms in the lining of the anus, which passes faeces from the…
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Testicular cancer: Teratoma of the testicle
Teratoma of the testicle is a type of testicular cancer that arises in the germ cells of the testes. It is uncommon overall, usually seen…
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Cancer of the penis (squamous cell carcinoma of the penis)
Penile cancer or squamous cell carcinoma of the penis is a slow growing male cancer associated with human papilloma virus infection.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Cervical cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix
Squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix is a type of cervical cancer or HPV cancer. Pap smear tests allow early diagnosis and treatment.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Uterine cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium
Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium is a cancer of the uterus. It mainly affects post-menopausal women. It is a leading cause of cancer death in women.
