Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the cancer of the prostate gland, a small walnut-sized gland that produces seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. It is one of the most common cancers in men and is the third leading cause of death after lung cancer and colorectal cancer. Usually prostate cancer grows slowly and is initially confined […]
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries where eggs are produced. It is the fifth most common cause of cancer deaths in women and the tenth most common cancer among women in the world. Ovarian cancer often goes undetected until it has spread within the pelvis and stomach. At this […]
Understanding Palliative Care
CASE STUDY: A 51-year-old woman with history of right breast cancer with chest wall extension and lung metastasis. She was admitted following severe chest pain radiating to the right upper arm. Lives alone, divorced with three children age 16, 13 and 5 years. She has a history of drug addiction, she’s withdrawn and angry with […]