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All Posts in Category: Cancer

symptoms of bowel cancer

What are the symptoms of bowel cancer?

Author : Dr Suhirdan Vivekanandarajah Bowel cancer refers to the growth of cancerous polyps, which commence in the lining of the bowel. It is the third most common type of cancer in both males and females and is the second most fatal type of cancer in Australia. There are two classifications of bowel cancer: colon cancer, […]

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Unexplained weight loss

Unexplained weight loss: A common gastroenterological phenomenon

Author : Dr Suhirdan Vivekanandarajah Unexplained weight loss or losing weight without trying to might be a cause for concern as it can indicate an underlying medical condition. It may occur without a change in your diet or exercise routine, due to seasonal changes or due to stressful life events. Owing to certain severe consequences of […]

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gastric cancer

Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastric Cancer

Author : Dr Suhirdan Vivekanandarajah Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is a type of cancer characterised by the growth of cancer cells in the lining of your stomach; a J-shaped organ in the digestive system, located in the upper abdomen, where digestion commences before food passes to the intestines. When the food you consume […]

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Oesophageal cancer

Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Oesophageal Cancer

Author : Dr Suhirdan Vivekanandarajah Oesophageal cancer is a type of cancer caused by a malignant tumour found within your oesophagus, which is the long and hollow tube that connects the mouth to the digestive system. This condition can be broadly categorised into squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma – although there are other, rarer forms of […]

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Colorectal cancer: Causes and treatment

Colorectal Cancer : Causes and Treatment

Author : Dr Suhirdan Vivekanandarajah Colorectal cancer is the type of cancer that affects the human colon or large intestine. Extending from the end of the small bowel to the rectum, this muscular, tube-shaped organ digests and absorbs nutrients from food, concentrates faecal matter by absorbing fluid, and stores and controls the evacuation of faeces. Cancer […]

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