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malignant transformation

When a benign tumour becomes a rapidly growing, cancerous tumour….

familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)

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

Brain tumour

…non-cancerous (benign). When benign or malignant tumors grow, they can cause the pressure inside your skull to increase. This can cause brain damage, and it can be life-threatening. Brain tumors are categorized as primary or secondary. A primary brain tumor…

neuroma

A type of benign brain tumour….

pituitary tumour

A type of benign brain tumour….

polyp

A projecting growth from a surface in the body, such as the large bowel. Most polyps are benign, but they can become malignant….

schwannoma

A type of benign brain tumour….

News: What’s your why?…John’s Story

An opportunity to give something back to Cancer Council Queensland after he received support and knowledge during his own prostate cancer journey in 2009 was the catalyst for John Cartwright’s volunteering career. “I pack and dispatch orders for the mail…

BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene

A gene change that increases the risk of getting breast, ovarian or prostate cancer.

digital rectal examination (DRE)

An examination in which a doctor puts a gloved finger into the anus to feel for abnormalities in the anus, rectum or prostate gland.