Signs and symptoms of leukaemia - Macmillan Cancer Support
WEBOther symptoms. Other leukaemia symptoms may include: having a fever and night sweats. unexplained weight loss. swollen lymph nodes. a tender lump in the upper left-hand side of the tummy (abdomen). This is caused by an enlarged spleen. aching joints and bones. visual disturbances and headaches.
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) - Macmillan Cancer Support
WEBCervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is a term that describes abnormal changes of the cells that line the cervix. CIN is not cancer. But if the abnormal cells are not treated, over time they may develop into cancer of the cervix (cervical cancer). CIN does not cause any symptoms. You are not likely to find out you have it unless you have ...
Tamoxifen - Macmillan Cancer Support
WEBTamoxifen is a hormonal therapy drug. It is used to treat breast cancer. It can be used to reduce the risk of breast cancer developing if there is a higher risk because of family history. Tamoxifen may sometimes be used to treat other conditions. It is best to read this information with our general information about hormonal therapies and the ...
Breast biopsy procedures and aftercare - Macmillan Cancer Support
WEBThey are called a pathologist. They check for cancer cells. For a few days after the biopsy, your breast or chest area may feel sore and bruised. Taking painkillers and wearing a supportive bra may help. Any bruising will usually go away in a couple of weeks. The results are usually ready after 1 to 2 weeks.
What is immunotherapy and how is it given? - Macmillan Cancer …
WEBThe immune system protects the body against illness and infection. Cancer immunotherapies are treatments that use the immune system to find and attack cancer cells. There are different types of immunotherapy, including: virus therapy. Each type of immunotherapy uses the immune system in a different …
Throat cancer | Macmillan Cancer Support
WEBThroat cancer is a general term some people use to describe a cancer that starts in the throat. Doctors do not generally use this term. This is because there are different types of cancer which can affect the area of the throat. The throat is also called the pharynx. It is a tube that starts behind your nose and ends in your neck.
Staging and grading of bowel cancer | Macmillan Cancer Support
WEBT – describes how far the tumour has grown into the wall of the bowel, and whether it has grown into nearby tissues or organs.. N – describes whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.. M – describes whether the cancer has spread to another part of the body such as the liver or lungs (secondary or metastatic cancer).. Tumour. The bowel wall is made up of layers of different tissues.
Bone density scan (DXA scan) - Macmillan Cancer Support
WEBThe results of the scan will show whether you have: normal bone density. low bone density (osteopenia) osteoporosis. Your DXA scan results are given as a number called a T-score. Your T-score is worked out by comparing your bone density with the bone density of an average healthy adult of your gender. Your T-score is the number of units that ...
Lymphoma symptoms - Macmillan Cancer Support
WEBSigns and symptoms of lymphoma. If the lymphoma is in the chest area, symptoms may include a cough, difficulty swallowing or shortness of breath. If the lymphoma is in the stomach or bowel, it may cause indigestion, tummy pain or weight loss. Indigestion is also called heartburn or acid reflux. Symptoms include a burning feeling in the chest ...
PSA test - Macmillan Cancer Support
WEBPSA is a protein made in the prostate gland. Some PSA leaks into the blood and can be measured in a test. A small amount of PSA in the blood is normal. If the prostate becomes enlarged, inflamed, or infected, larger amounts of PSA get into the blood. The amount of PSA in the blood may also increase if there is cancer in the prostate.