Blood and Lymphatic
When should I see a doctor about a sore throat? Sore throats are very common and usually nothing to worry about. They normally get better by themselves within a week. And you do not usually need to se...
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,...
What are the most common causes of sepsis? In this article we will describe what are the most common causes of sepsis. A bit of background first. What is sepsis? Sepsis is a rare but serious complica...
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 ...
