Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Lung cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is a common type of lung cancer caused by smoking and asbestos exposure. It occurs in the bronchi or…
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Vulval cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva
Vulval cancer or squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva affects the external part of the female genitals. It is most common after menopause.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Lung cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the lung
Adenocarcinoma of the lung is the most common type of lung cancer. It may be caused by smoking. Symptoms include coughing and chest pain.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Soft tissue sarcomas
Sarcomas are malignant cancers affecting soft tissues including muscles, blood vessels and tissues that line organs. The are more common in men.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Small cell lung cancer: Carcinoma
Small cell lung cancer or carcinoma of the lung accounts for 18% of all lung cancers. They are 20 time more common in smokers.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Acoustic neuroma
Acoustic neuroma or vestibular schwannoma is a benign ear tumour near the XIIth cranial nerve, which is responsible for balance and hearing.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Glioma of the spinal cord
Glioma of the spinal cord (tumours within the spinal cord) are rare cancers that affect adults and children and cluster in families.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Meningioma of the spinal cord
Meningioma of the spinal cord is a rare cancer which occurs in the spinal cord, part of the central nervous system. It is most common…
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Adrenal gland cancer (adenocarcinoma of the adrenal gland; adrenocortical carcinoma)
Adenocarcinoma of the adrenal glands, or adrenocortical carcinoma, is a rare type of malignant cancer affecting a pair of hormone-producing organs.
