Più di 7440 articoli redatti dai migliori specialisti

Ovarian cancer: Can it go unnoticed?

What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer? Symptoms of ovarian cancer are often very difficult to detect and as a result ovarian cancer is often refered to as ‘the silent killer’. This is because patients do not tend to have any symptoms until a very late stage. If people do get symptoms, the most common ones are abdominal distension and swellling of the abdomen.

Genetic testing for management of breast cancer

Genetic testing for breast cancer can assist in estimating the chance of developing it. Plus, it can help to alter and personalise breast cancer treatment for the patient. Mr Sumohan Chatterjee, leading oncoplastic breast surgeon in Greater Manchester and Wilmslow, speaks to Top Doctors all about genetic testing in breast cancer management. He goes into expert detail about its role, benefits and drawbacks and what factors when deciding to offer testing to a patient with breast cancer, should be considered.

What is oncoplastic breast surgery and who is it suitable for?

"The main objective of oncoplastic breast surgery is to remove the breast cancer while preserving the shape and size of the breast; sometimes even improving it." Ms Shweta Aggarwal, leading London-based consultant oncoplastic surgeon, details what oncoplastic breast surgery entails, who is - and isn't - a suitable candidate, and highlights some risks to be aware of in this informative article.

Mostra risultati 50 di 80


Questo sito web utilizza cookie propri e di terze parti per raccogliere informazioni al fine di migliorare i nostri servizi, per mostrarle la pubblicità relativa alle sue preferenze, nonché analizzare le sue abitudini di navigazione. L'utente ha la possibilità di configurare le proprie preferenze QUI.