Signs and symptoms of leukaemia - Macmillan Cancer Support
WEBOther 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.
PSA test - Macmillan Cancer Support
WEBPSA 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.
Staging prostate cancer | Macmillan Cancer Support
WEBThe Macmillan Support Line is a free and confidential phone service for people living and affected by cancer. If you need to talk, we'll listen. 0808 808 00 00. Call us for free for more information about prostate cancer, lines open 8am - 8pm.
What is immunotherapy and how is it given? - Macmillan Cancer …
WEBThe immune system protects the body against illness and infection. Cancer immunotherapies are treatments that use the immune system to find and attack cancer cells. There are different types of immunotherapy, including: virus therapy. Each type of immunotherapy uses the immune system in a different way. Some are given in …
Lymphoma symptoms - Macmillan Cancer Support
WEBSigns 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 ...
The last few weeks of life | Macmillan Cancer Support
WEBpanic. 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.
Breast biopsy procedures and aftercare - Macmillan Cancer Support
WEBThey 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.
Tube feeding into the gut (enteral nutrition)
WEBEN is where the nutritional fluid or feed is given into the gut, through a tube going into the stomach or small intestine. EN works best if your digestive system is working normally, but you are not able to eat or drink enough. This could be because of a cancer in the head or neck area or after surgery for stomach cancer or gullet (oesophagus ...
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) - Macmillan Cancer Support
WEBCervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is a term that describes abnormal changes of the cells that line the cervix. CIN is not cancer. But if the abnormal cells are not treated, over time they may develop into cancer of the cervix (cervical cancer). CIN does not cause any symptoms. You are not likely to find out you have it unless you have ...
Tamoxifen - Macmillan Cancer Support
WEBTamoxifen 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 ...