The digestive system is a complex organ system that is responsible for breaking down food and extracting nutrients and energy from it. It includes the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs [...]
Endoscopy refers to a medical procedure where a flexible tube called an endoscope is inserted into the body, usually through the mouth or anus, to examine the inside of an organ. Endoscopy allows [...]
Breast Cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. Surgery is an important part of breast cancer treatment as it helps to remove the cancer from the breast tissue. Different types of [...]
A Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the uterus. The uterus, also known as the womb, is a hollow, pear-shaped organ where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant. For [...]
Giant Cell Tumor of bone, also known as osteoclastoma, is a rare benign tumor which arises in the bones. These tumors usually originate from the ends of long bones, like the femur and tibia, but [...]
The immune system plays an important role in protecting our body from diseases like cancer. However, cancer cells sometimes find ways to avoid detection and elimination by the immune system, [...]
Travelling can bring joy and provide a distraction from the stresses of cancer treatment and daily life. However, travelling with cancer also presents unique challenges and considerations. With [...]
Rectal Cancer refers to cancer that develops in the rectum, which is the final portion of the large intestine before it exits the body. The rectum stores stool that comes from the colon before it [...]
Cancer Recurrence occurs when the cancer comes back after a period during which the cancer could not be detected. During cancer treatment, all visible signs of cancer may disappear. However, some [...]
Blood Cancer refers to cancers that originate from blood cells and bone marrow. They include leukaemia, lymphoma and melanoma. These cancers develop when immature or mature blood cells become [...]
