Liver Cancer: Primary Cancer
Primary liver cancer is cancer that starts in the liver and is either Hepatocellular Carcinoma or intraductal Cholangio Carcinoma.
Cancer
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 or RadioTherapy
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…
10 MYTHS ABOUT PALLIATIVE CARE
Palliative care is a multidisciplinary approach to specialised medical, dietary, physiotherapy and nursing care for people with life-limiting illnesses such as end-stage cancer or stroke or conditions requiring long term care such as Parkinson’s disease or dementia.
PALLIATIVE CARE: FOR THE ELDERLY & NON-CANCER PATIENTS
By the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) definition, palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life-threatening illness…