Will cancer treatment make me radioactive?
Will cancer treatment make me radioactive? One form of treatment for cancer is a high-dose x-ray called radiotherapy. During radiotherapy an X-ray is aimed at the area where there are cancer cells. Th...
Will cancer treatment make me radioactive? One form of treatment for cancer is a high-dose x-ray called radiotherapy. During radiotherapy an X-ray is aimed at the area where there are cancer cells. Th...
How to prevent cancer (10 things you can do) Unfortunately there is not one answer or magic wand to prevent all cancers. But they are lifestyle changes you can make that are proven to help reduce your...
What is a biopsy? A biopsy is when a small piece of tissue is taken so it can be examined under a microscope. Biopsies can be taken from almost anywhere in the body. Why do I need a biopsy? If your do...
What does a positive BRCA test mean? Positive test for the BRCA gene mutation (change) This means you have inherited a variant on the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. This means you have a higher lifetime risk of...
Should I have a PSA test? Yes. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men besides skin cancer, and 40 percent of cases affect men before the age of 65 years. Nearly 99 percent of prostate cases,...
Whats the difference between a benign and malignant lump or tumour? Lumps and growths in the body can have lots of different causes. Your doctor may use the term ‘benign’ or ‘maligna...
Radiotherapy or X-ray treatment is very effective on its own in treating many cancers, such as head and neck, cervical, lung and brain. It is also given as supplementary treatment after cancer has bee...
Pre-chemotherapy clinic – do I need to attend? Yes! Let us explain why. Chemotherapy is one of the main treatments for cancer. A course of chemotherapy usually takes between three to six months....
Travel and parking on cancer treatment days Having treatment for cancer is tough, and your journey to the hospital or clinic should be as stress-free as possible. It may be possible, if you ask, for y...
What is a cancer MDT? MDT stands for ‘multi-disciplinary team’, and the cancer MDT refers to a committee that is made up of a range of health professionals. The committee involves a range ...
