Glands that lie close to the prostate and produce secretions that form part of the semen….

Strong muscles that form a valve. The urethral sphincter helps control the release of urine from the body. An artificial sphincter can aid people with incontinence….

Strong muscles that form a valve. The anal sphincter muscles relax when a bowel movement occurs….

…form tumors. As tumors become larger and more numerous, they undermine the lung’s ability to provide the bloodstream with oxygen. Tumors that remain in one place and do not appear to spread are known as “benign tumors”. Malignant tumors, the…

A traditional form of Chinese medicine in which fine, sterile needles are inserted into points in the body to reduce symptoms of ill health.

A benign condition that causes polyps to form in the large bowel. The polyps will become cancerous if untreated.

Also called lymph glands. Small, beanshaped structures that form part of the lymphatic system. They collect and destroy bacteria and viruses.

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….

Energy in the form of waves or particles, including gamma rays, x-rays and ultraviolet (UV) rays. This energy is harmful to cells and is used in radiation therapy to destroy cancer cells.

A form of treatment in which needles or probes are inserted into the cancer to destroy the cancer cells by passing microwave or radio waves into the cancer.