My first appointment in the Cancer Unit was a bit of a blur. I prepared like I did to any meeting, note pad in hand, a list of questions and a game plan in place. I didn’t really know what to say I felt, because since being diagnosed the feelings I felt where not...
What is Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Liver)? It is a malignancy (cancer) of the liver. It usually occurs in patients with underlying chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is a chronic liver condition in which normal liver tissues are replaced by scar tissues....
What is Glomangiosarcoma? Glomangiosarcoma is a rare, malignant (cancerous) and modified form of the benign glomus tumour. It is usually developed in the lower extremities (legs and feet) with characteristic clinical features of slowly growing tender (painful on...
What are Glandular MPNs? Glandular Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) are blood cancers that develop when the body (bone marrow) produces excessive numbers of mature white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. White blood cells help the body to fight against...
What is Lymphomatoid Papulosis? Lymphomatoid papulosis is a chronic skin condition that can be identified by the characteristic feature of the recurrent appearance of self-healing eruptions and lesions which are non-contagious. A non-contagious disease is a disease or...
