Your doctor recommends prostate cancer surgery if other cancer treatment methods have failed or might not work. Different types of prostate cancer include: Low-risk prostate cancer — This is cancer that is localised within your prostate and is unlikely to grow or spread. In this case, your surgeon might need to remove the prostate, part of your urethra and your seminal vesicles. Medium/intermediate-risk prostate cancer — This cancer is localised within your prostate, but there is a chance it might grow or spread.
18 November 2020
The aorta is a large blood vessel that carries blood from your heart through your abdomen, and when the lower part of this blood vessel becomes enlarged, it's referred to as an abdominal aortic aneurysm. This condition is potentially life-threatening, as the aneurysm can rupture and cause internal bleeding. Here's an overview of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment approach for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Causes And Symptoms It's not always possible to identify the cause of an abdominal aortic aneurysm, but the condition can occur as a result of trauma or high blood pressure, which can weaken the walls of the aorta.
28 May 2020
Basal cell cancer is among the common skin cancers that affect most people across the world. That small, dark or pinkish or pearly white bump on your neck, head or nose could be a sign of basal cell carcinoma. If the basal cell cancer isn't screened, diagnosed and treated early, it could spread to other tissues. Here's what the doctor will do if they suspect basal cell cancer during a skin check:
28 January 2020