Cancer

Oxford-AstraZeneca’s viral vector technology has potential to 'revolutionize cancer treatment,' researchers say.

The actor was treated for an inoperable tumour on his tongue three years ago.

Nadia Chaudhri, who has terminal ovarian cancer, vows to shuffle down the hall of her palliative care unit each day as long as she is able.

Breast cancer survivor and author reflects on why she is more than ‘just a tumour’ and how healthcare needs more compassion.

St-Léonard native and McGill graduate who played pro football for 16 years felt a lump on his neck last year and reluctantly saw a doctor.

Alternative names: Cancer chemotherapy; Cancer drug therapy; Cytotoxic chemotherapyThe term chemotherapy is used to describe cancer-killing drugs.

Biopsy – bone marrowA bone marrow biopsy is the removal of marrow from inside bone. Bone marrow is the soft tissue inside bones that helps form blood cells.

Alternative names: Microcalcifications or macrocalcifications; Breast cancer – calcifications; Mammography – calcificationsDefinition: Calcifications are tiny deposits of calcium in your breast tissue.

Screening for colon cancer; Colonoscopy – screening; Sigmoidoscopy – screening; Virtual colonoscopy – screening; Fecal immunochemical test; Stool DNA test; sDNA test; Colorectal cancer – screening; Rectal cancer – screeningColon cancer screening can detect polyps and early cancers in the large intestine.

Skeletal surveyA skeletal x-ray is an imaging test used to look at the bones. It is used to detect fractures, tumours, or conditions that cause wearing away (degeneration) of the bone.