When a scan shows a suspicious lump or abnormality, many patients ask an important question: “If doctors can already see the tumour on CT, MRI or PET scan, why is…
Ovarian cancer develops when abnormal cells involving the ovary begin growing uncontrollably. The disease can sometimes be difficult to recognise early because initial symptoms may resemble common digestive or urinary…
Uterine cancer develops in tissues of the uterus. The most common form is endometrial cancer, which begins in the inner lining of the uterus called the endometrium. Another less common…
Cervical cancer develops in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. One of the most important facts about cervical cancer is…
Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that develops from plasma cells in the bone marrow. Because the disease can affect bones, kidneys, blood counts and the immune system,…
Breast cancer develops when abnormal cells in breast tissue begin growing uncontrollably. Although the term “breast cancer” sounds like one diagnosis, there are several different biological types of breast cancer.…
Liver cancer is a serious condition in which abnormal cells develop within the liver. The most common type of primary liver cancer in adults is hepatocellular carcinoma, commonly abbreviated as…
Bone marrow transplant is an important treatment option for selected patients with certain blood cancers. However, not every patient with leukaemia, lymphoma or multiple myeloma requires a transplant. The decision…
A PET-CT scan is an advanced imaging test frequently used in cancer care. Patients may encounter unfamiliar terms in their report such as “FDG avid,” “metabolically active,” “SUVmax” or “metabolic…
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, commonly known as CLL, is a type of cancer that affects certain white blood cells called lymphocytes. Unlike some rapidly progressing forms of leukaemia, CLL often develops…