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Cancer, There are many different types of cells in the body, and many different types of cancer which arise from different types of cells. What is cancer? Cancer...
Vaginal Cancer, What is vaginal cancer? [ 1 ] Vaginal cancer is usually a squamous cell carcinoma involving the posterior wall of the upper third of the vagina. , ...
Gynaecological Cancer, See the separate leaflet called Cancer . 1 of 5 ...
Cancer of the Uterus (Endometrial Cancer), Endometrial cancer symptoms In most cases the first symptom of cancer of the inside lining of the womb (uterus) - known as endometrial ...
Vaginal Discharge, See the separate leaflet called Common Problems of the Cervix for more details. Some cancers such as cancer of the womb and cervical cancer c...
Contraceptive Vaginal Ring, What is the contraceptive vaginal ring? The contraceptive vaginal ring is an effective method of contraception. It is a small, thin, flexible ...
Vaginal Thrush, Vaginal thrush (also known as vaginal yeast infection or vulvovaginal candidiasis) is an infection of the vagina and/or vulva with a yeast germ called candi...
Vulval Cancer, You might notice burning pain when you pass urine, or have vaginal discharge or bleeding. If the cancer is a melanoma type, you might notice that a mole on th...
Cervical Cancer, Cervical cancer diagnosis Confirming the diagnosis A doctor will usually do a vaginal examination if you have symptoms which may possibly be cervical cance...
Vaginal Dryness (Atrophic Vaginitis), You are also more likely to experience symptoms as more years pass after your menopause. Cancer treatments Various cancer treat...
Vaginal Discharge, Vulval lichen planus, psoriasis and dermatitis will be apparent on examination but may require biopsy to confirm the diagnosis [ 7 ] . Vaginal discharge in p...
Cervical Cancer, However, any symptoms which could be due to cervical cancer require full pelvic examination including use of a speculum. Abnormal vaginal bleeding is the mo...
Tamoxifen for breast cancer, Some breast cancers need the female hormone oestrogen to grow. The cells of these cancers have receptors on their surface that oestrogen can att...
Toremifene for breast cancer (Fareston), Toremifene works by blocking the receptors and this prevents oestrogen from reaching the cancer cells. This helps to control the cancer...
Anastrozole for breast cancer (Arimidex), If the headaches continue, let your doctor know Diarrhoea Drink plenty of water to replace the lost fluids Skin rash, joint ache...
Cancer, While it's something we'd never wish on anyone, advances in cancer treatment have come on leaps and bounds and many diagnoses are not the terminal cases they once wer...
HRT - Topical Vaginal, Contra-indications The only contra-indications to use of topical oestrogens are active breast cancer and also undiagnosed vaginal or uterine bleedi...
Mouth Cancer (Oral Cancer), The outlook (prognosis) for people with mouth cancer is good if it is diagnosed early. What is mouth cancer? Mouth cancer ...
Stomach Cancer (Gastric Cancer), However, treatment can often slow the progress of the cancer. What is stomach cancer? Stomach cancer is sometimes c...
Throat Cancer (Laryngeal Cancer), Laryngeal cancer is just one type of cancer that can occur in the throat. Throat cancers and cancers that affect...