One of three types of cells found in the blood. These help the blood to clot and stop bleeding. Also called thrombocytes….

The original cancer. Cells from the primary cancer may break away and be carried to other parts of the body, where secondary cancers may form….

A protein produced by prostate cells. It may indicate prostate cancer and can be used to monitor its recurrence post treatment….

A treatment that uses radio waves to heat and destroy cancer cells….

The use of radiation, usually x-rays or gamma rays, to kill cancer cells or injure them so they cannot grow and multiply. Sometimes radiation therapy is used to control pain.

The portion of the central nervous system enclosed in the spinal column, consisting of nerve cells and bundles of nerves that connect all parts of the body with the brain….

Examination of sputum under a microscope to look for cancer cells….

A score showing how abnormal cells are when compared to normal tissue. It is used to describe how quickly a tumour is likely to grow.

Cancer that only affects cells on the surface of the top layer of the skin. Not invasive….

Chemicals produced by cancer cells and released into the blood. These may suggest the presence of a tumour in the body. Markers can be found by blood tests or by testing tumour samples….