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Treatment Oesophageal cancer
Oesophageal cancerThe main treatments for oesophageal cancer are surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This page covers: Your treatment plan Surgery Chemotherapy Radiotherapy Your treatment plan You'll be cared for by a group of different healthcare professionals and your team will recommend a treatment plan they feel is most suitable for you
Living with Oesophageal cancer
Oesophageal cancerHaving oesophageal cancer can have a big impact on your life, but support is available to help you cope. This page has information and advice about: Eating and swallowing Support and advice Work Money and benefits Palliative care Caring for someone with cancer Eating and swallowing You may haveswallowing difficultiesduring and after
Patient story: "I just wanted to know what could be done about it." Oesophageal cancer
Oesophageal cancerAfter discovering he had cancer of the oesophagus in 1998, keen marathon runner Clive Alexander had an oesophagogastrectomy. Six months after his operation he wasable to gorunning again. "I was 63 when I first noticed symptoms. We had friends round for dinner and I swallowed a lump of bread and choked. After that, whenever I ate bread or meat I
Treating irregular periods Periods, irregular
Periods, irregularTreatment for irregular periods isn't always necessary. For example, hormone changes are common during puberty and can cause changes to the normal menstrual cycle. Treatment during this time isnt usually needed. However, you should see your GP if you have any of the following changes in your periods: you have bleeding or spotting between
Symptoms of orf Orf
OrfIn humans, the first sign of orf is a small, red, itchy or painful lump (lesion) that usually appears on the fingers, hands, forearms or face after an incubation period of three to five days. In some cases there may be more than one lesion. The lesion will usually be firm, red or blue in colour and 2-5cm in diameter. As the condition
Causes of ovarian cancer Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancerSeveral possible causes of ovarian cancer have been identified, along with risks that may make developing the condition more likely. Predictive genetic test for cancer risk genes begins with a change (mutation) in the structure of the DNA in cells, which can affect how they grow. This means that cells grow and reproduce
Diagnosing ovarian cancer Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancerSee your GP as soon as possible if you have any symptoms of ovarian cancer . Your GP will gently feel your tummy (abdomen) and ask you about your symptoms, general health and whether there's a history of ovarian or Breast cancer in your family. They may carry out an internal examination and may take a blood sample or refer you for an
Living with ovarian cancer Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancerRecovery and follow-up Many women with ovarian cancer have a Hysterectomy . This is a major operation, and takes around 6-12 weeks to recover from. During this time, you'll have to avoid lifting things, such as children and heavy shopping bags, and doing heavy housework. You won't be able to drive for 3-8weeks after the operation. Most women need
Introduction Ovarian cyst
Ovarian cystAn ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops on a woman's ovary. They're very common and don't usually cause any symptoms. Most ovarian cysts occur naturally and disappear in a few months without needing any treatment. These pages cover: Ovarian cyst Symptoms Types of ovarian cyst Diagnosis Treatment Ovarian cysts and
Causes of shoulder pain Shoulder pain
Shoulder painShoulder pain can be caused by a minor injury, bad posture oran underlying health condition. Conditionsthat can cause shoulder paininclude: Frozen shoulder rotator cuff disorders shoulder instability acromioclavicular joint disorders a broken arm or broken collarbone Frozen shoulder Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive