Types of Cancer Surgery

A bone marrow transplant is often used to cure several different types of diseases including certain cancers. It can be particularly effective in...

Unlike certain cancer treatments which rely on heat to destroy tumours, cryosurgery uses extremely cold temperatures to destroy cancer cells. It...

How hormone therapy aims to affect the ability of a person’s hormones to interact with cancerous cells and some of the more common cancers it is used...

The different kinds of laser surgery available to treat cancer and the purposes of each treatment. Why it can often be the best option in some...

Microscopically controlled surgery has achieved significant advancements in the treatment of cancer since it was first pioneered by a Dr F. Mohs in...

Pain management in cancer treatment and the different types of drugs used to treat pain and the various methods for administering them. Possible side...

What electrosurgery is and how it’s most commonly used to treat various forms of skin cancer. Why the procedure is successful and what you can expect...

Palliative surgery involves carrying out procedures to reduce the amount of pain a patient is suffering from and/or to improve their quality of...