Medical dictionary

What are thoracic tumours?   Thoracic tumours, or chest cancers, are malignant tumours affecting the chest or thorax. Based on their location, they can be classified into: Pleural tumours: malignant pleural mesothelioma, solitary fibrous tumour (SFT) of the pleura (usually a benign neoplasm, very rare), lymphoma and secondary malignancies; Mediastinal tumours: anterior mediastin

What is laryngeal cancer? The larynx, or voicebox, is an important part of the throat that helps us to speak and breathe. Laryngeal cancer comes in the form of malignant tumours that affect the cells of the larynx where the vocal cords are located. Cancers of the throat and larynx are types of head and neck cancer. Depending on the location, the cancer can be classified

What is a thymoma? A thymoma, or thymus carcinoma, is a tumour originating from the epithelial cells of the thymus gland, located near the sternum, in the upper area of the anterior mediastinum, behind the breast bone. It is a fairly rare tumour that generally affects people between 40 and 70 (although it can affect people of any age) and equally affects men and women. Based on its activity

What is thyroid cancer? Thyroid cancer is a type of cancer which affects the thyroid gland, which releases thyroid hormones that help control the body’s metabolism. Thyroid cancer is relatively rare, and in most cases it is treatable. Thyroid cancer most commonly affects women between the ages of twenty and forty, but can occur at older ages. Thyroid cancer is also more commonly

What are health checks?   In order to be healthy, it is important to make wise choices. Regularly exercising, following a healthy diet, and managing stress can all contribute to your well-being. Another important aspect of maintaining your health is to schedule frequent check-ups with your doctors. Check-ups are essential, even without symptoms, to identify asymptomatic or potential h