Breast Lump: What Should I Do?
Breasts contain tissues of varying consistency due to fatty, glandular and connective tissue. You may feel some lumpiness during changes in your…
Cancer
Liver Cancer: Primary Cancer
Primary liver cancer is cancer that starts in the liver and is either Hepatocellular Carcinoma or intraductal Cholangio Carcinoma.
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…
Breast Self-Examination Technique
Breast self-examination is a simple and useful tool to help screen for breast diseases (such as cancer) in addition to a regular physical examination by your doctor with a mammogram and/or ultrasound.