NASOPHARYNGEAL CANCER
Nasopharyngeal cancer (also known as NPC) is when a tumour develops in the lining of the nasopharynx which is the area of the upper part of the throat…
SALIVARY GLAND CANCER
There are 3 major salivary glands on each side of our face which make saliva which is important for our oral health. Saliva contains enzymes which help…
ORAL CANCER
Oral cancer is when a tumour develops in the lining of the mouth. The tumour can be on the surface of the tongue, the insides of the cheeks, the roof…
VOLUMETRIC MODULATED ARC THERAPY (VMAT)
VMAT is the latest arc therapy technique which delivers more tightly focused treatment to tumours in a significantly shorter time.
STEREOTATIC RADIOSURGERY
Stereotactic Radiosurgery is a highly precise form of radiation therapy which can be used to treat brain tumours, extra cranial lesions (Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy – SBRT), post-operative treatment to eliminate any residual tumour tissue and abnormal blood vessels (known as AVM).
RADIATION THERAPY
Radiation therapy uses controlled high-energy rays to treat tumours and other diseases of the body. The machine used to deliver this treatment is called a…
CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY: MANAGING SIDE EFFECTS
Cancer cells tend to grow fast and chemotherapy drugs are used to kill fast-growing cells. But because these drugs travel throughout the body, they can…
COLON CANCER – WHAT IS IT?
Colorectal Cancer (also known as bowel cancer and colon cancer) is cancer found in the colon or rectum (part of large intestines). Most colon cancer start as a growth on the inner lining of the colon called polyps. Over time, these polyps can change into cancer.
EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT BREAST CANCER BUT AFRAID TO ASK
In the USA 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer. In Malaysia, the incidence has been discovered to be 1 in 19 women and accounts for around…