COLON CANCER

By colon cancer we mean the malignant neoplasm which develops in the large intestine or rectum. Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. It is estimated that more than 300,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in Europe. It is the 3rd most common neoplasm in women and men and […]

PANCREATIC CANCER

The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and next to the duodenum and small intestine. The pancreas does two main things: it releases powerful digestive enzymes into the small intestine to help digest food, and it releases the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream. These hormones help the body control how to […]

THYROID CANCER

Thyroid cancer can occur at any age. Most cases manifest after the age of 40. Women are two to three times more likely to get the disease than men. When there is a family history of thyroid cancer, the risk of developing the disease in other family members is higher. People who have been exposed […]