Signs and symptoms of leukaemia - Macmillan Cancer Support
Other symptoms. Other leukaemia symptoms may include: having a fever and night sweats. unexplained weight loss. swollen lymph nodes. a tender lump in the upper left-hand side of the tummy (abdomen). This is caused by an enlarged spleen. aching joints and bones. visual disturbances and headaches.
Tamoxifen - Macmillan Cancer Support
Tamoxifen is a hormonal therapy drug. It is used to treat breast cancer. It can be used to reduce the risk of breast cancer developing if there is a higher risk because of family history. Tamoxifen may sometimes be used to treat other conditions. It is best to read this information with our general information about hormonal therapies and the ...
PSA test - Macmillan Cancer Support
PSA is a protein made in the prostate gland. Some PSA leaks into the blood and can be measured in a test. A small amount of PSA in the blood is normal. If the prostate becomes enlarged, inflamed, or infected, larger amounts of PSA get into the blood. The amount of PSA in the blood may also increase if there is cancer in the prostate.
Lymphoma symptoms - Macmillan Cancer Support
Signs and symptoms of lymphoma. If the lymphoma is in the chest area, symptoms may include a cough, difficulty swallowing or shortness of breath. If the lymphoma is in the stomach or bowel, it may cause indigestion, tummy pain or weight loss. Indigestion is also called heartburn or acid reflux. Symptoms include a burning feeling in the chest ...
Signs and symptoms of melanoma - Macmillan Cancer Support
Melanoma is a cancer that usually starts in the skin. A change in the shape, colour or size of a mole is usually the first sign of melanoma. A melanoma can start either: as a new mole. in a mole you already have. Most melanomas start with a new, abnormal-looking mole on your skin. This usually looks like a dark area, although melanomas can have ...
Breast biopsy procedures and aftercare - Macmillan Cancer Support
They are called a pathologist. They check for cancer cells. For a few days after the biopsy, your breast or chest area may feel sore and bruised. Taking painkillers and wearing a supportive bra may help. Any bruising will usually go away in a couple of weeks. The results are usually ready after 1 to 2 weeks.
Cancer staging and grading | Macmillan Cancer Support
Grade 1 cancers usually grow more slowly. Grade 2, moderate or intermediate grade – the cancer cells look more abnormal and are slightly faster growing. Grade 3, high grade or poorly differentiated – the cancer cells look very different from normal cells and may grow more quickly. Some cancers have different grading systems.
Stages and grades of breast cancer | Macmillan Cancer Support
Or. The cancer is bigger than 5cm. It has spread to up to 3 lymph nodes in the armpit or near the breastbone. Stage 3B. The cancer has spread into tissue nearby, such as the skin of the breast and the chest muscle underneath. It may have spread to 1 to 9 lymph nodes in the armpit. Stage 3C. The cancer may be any size.
The last few weeks of life | Macmillan Cancer Support
panic. anger. resentment. sadness. depression. It is natural to have any of these feelings in the last few weeks of your life. You may feel different things at different times. How you are feeling physically can often affect your emotions. Talking to someone about your emotions and what is happening may help you feel better.
PET or PET-CT scan - Macmillan Cancer Support
A PET scan uses a low dose of radiation to check the activity of cells in different parts of the body. It can give more detailed information about cancer or abnormal areas seen on x-rays, CT scans or MRI scans. It may help doctors find out: whether abnormal areas remaining after treatment are scar tissue or active cancer cells.