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The bladder is the organ that stores urine

The bladder The bladder is the organ that stores urine. Urine is made in the kidneys and passes to the bladder down two tubes called the ureters. The bladder is a stretchy bag made of muscle tissue. It can store about 500mls or three cups of...

This is about the different types of anal cancer

Basal cell carcinoma It is a type of skin cancer and it grows in the area around the anus. You can find information on the treatment of basal cell carcinomas in skin cancer section of CancerHelp UK. Melanoma This is another type of skin canc...

This is about the symptoms of anal cancer

The most common symptoms of anal cancer are pain and bleeding from the anus. Some people develop small, firm lumps, which may be confused with piles (haemorrhoids). * Small lumps around the anus, which may look like piles * Pain in the anal...

This is about the possible causes of anal cancer

Risks and causes of anal cancer Cancer of the anus is rare. About 850 people are diagnosed with this type of cancer each year in the UK. As with most cancers the cause of anal cancer is unknown. Anal cancer is rare. It is slightly more commo...

The anus is part of the large bowel that opens to the outside of the body

The anus is part of the large bowel that opens to the outside of the body. the anus is the name for the muscular area at the very end of the large bowel. The anus is the opening of the bowel, and is controlled by a ring of muscle (called a s...

Chemotherapy is the main treatment for people with lung cancer small cell

Chemotherapy is the main treatment for people with lung cancer small cell. In many people, chemotherapy will allow them to live longer, with better control of symptoms. Chemotherapy can be administered alone or before radiotherapy. Sometimes...

Treatment overview for non-small cell lung cancer

Stage 1 Non-small cell lung cancer can often be removed with surgery . If people have other medical problems, or are not fit enough to have surgery, radiotherapy may be given to the lung tumour instead. Chemotherapy is sometimes used after s...

Cancer that begins in the lungs is called primary lung cancer

Cancer that begins in the lungs is called primary lung cancer. There are several different types and they are divided into two main groups * Lung Cancer Small cell * No cancer, small cell lung Small cell lung cancer About 20 of every 100 lun...

Lung cancer risks and causes

Lung cancer risks and causes Smoking Passive smoking Pipes and cigars Cannabis Other risk factors The second most important risk factor for lung cancer is exposure to radon gas. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep ou...

The symptoms of lung cancer may include

Lung cancer symptoms The symptoms of lung cancer can be * Having a cough most of the time * A change in a cough you have had for a long time * Being short of breath * Coughing up phlegm (sputum) with signs of blood in it * An ache or pain wh...

The lungs are part of the body system we use to breathe

The lungs are part of the body system we use to breathe. This is called the respiratory system. It is made up of the * Nose and mouth * Windpipe (trachea) * Airways to each lung (the right main bronchus and left main bronchus) * The lungs Wh...

The most common symptoms of gallbladder cancer can include

Gallbladder cancer symptoms Early gall bladder cancer often causes no symptoms. Early cancers are usually discovered unexpectedly when someone has surgery to remove gallstones. About 1 in 5 gall bladder cancers are found in this way. Gallbla...

There are some kidney cancer risk factors and causes

There are some kidney cancer risk factors we uknow abot. These are * Smoking - If you smoke your risk could be double that of a non smoker. * Being obese * Chemicals at work - People working in some industries have a higher risk. * Faulty ge...

Kidney cancer does not always cause symptoms

Symptoms of Kidney Cancer Kidney cancer does not always cause symptoms. It is increasingly common kidney cancer to be diagnosed by chance when people have scans performed for other reasons. The kidney cancer found this way are often small an...

The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs of the same size as your fist

Kidneys The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs of the same size as your fist. They are located near the middle of the back, one on each side of the spine. The kidneys are part of the body system called the urinary system. They filter the blo...

about symptoms of myeloma

Myeloma symptoms Multiple myeloma does not always cause symptoms in its early stages. But possible symptoms can include * Pain in the bones especially in the back or ribs * A fractured bone * Thirst * Feeling or being sick * Passing a lot of...

Myeloma is a type of cancer that develops from cells in the bone marrow called plasma cells

Myeloma is a type of cancer that develops from cells in the bone marrow called plasma cells. Bone marrow is the spongy tissue found inside the inner part of our large bones. It is from the bone marrow that our different blood cells are produ...

There are several staging systems for pleural mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is also grouped according to how the cells look under a microscope. There are 3 types * Epithelial - between 5 and 6 out of 10 cases * Sarcomatoid or fibrous - around 1 in 10 cases * Mixed type (also called biphasic type) - betw...

Asbestos is the most common cause of mesothelioma

Asbestos is the most common cause of mesothelioma. Up to nine out of ten cases of mesothelioma are caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a natural mineral, mined from rock found in many countries. It is made up of tiny fibres that are...

Mesothelioma Peritonea often causes swelling and pain in the abdomen

Mesothelioma often starts as many tiny lumps (nodules) in the pleura, which may not show up on scans or X-rays until they are large enough. The main symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are shortness of breath and chest pain. Some people find th...

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer

What is mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a type of cancer. It is a cancer of mesothelial cells. These cells cover the outer surface of most of our internal body organs, forming a lining that is sometimes called the mesothelium. So this is where...

Which treatment for bone cancer

In most hospitals a team of specialists will discuss with you the treatment that they feel is best for your situation. This multidisciplinary team (MDT) will include a surgeon who specialises in bone cancers, a medical oncologist (chemothera...

about the different types of bones cancer

Osteosarcoma (also called osteogenic sarcoma) The most common type of primary bone cancer is osteosarcoma. It is most often diagnosed in teenagers and young adults but can occur at any age. Osteosarcomas can grow anywhere in the skeleton. Bu...

Sometimes the first sign may be pain or tenderness in the region of the tumor

The symptoms caused by bone cancer depends on the individual who is affected bone and its position in the body. Symptoms also vary depending on the size of the tumor. Sometimes the first sign may be pain or tenderness in the region of the tu...

The human body is composed of more than 200 bones of different shapes and sizes

The human body is composed of more than 200 bones of different shapes and sizes. Bones consist of living cells (osteocytes called osteoclasts and osteoblasts) that are interconnected by a hard material, such as calcium. This makes the bone s...

the treatments types for skin cancer

Surgery Most basal cell and squamous cell cancers can be successfully treated with surgery. And in most cases, the surgery is minor. The area is completely removed, often under local anaesthetic. For other situations, there are several diffe...

Skin cancer risks and causes

Skin cancer risks and causes Non melanoma skin cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in the UK each year. It is one of the few cancers where we know the cause of most cases. Age Having had skin cancer before Family history of sk...

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