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Breast cancer is an uncontrolled growth of breast cells which eventually form into tumours. A tumour can be benign (not dangerous to health) or malignant (has the potential to be dangerous). Benign tumours are not considered cancerous. Malignant tumours are cancerous....
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What is cancer of the colon and rectum? Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Rectal cancer is cancer of the last several inches of the colon. Together, they’re often referred to as colorectal cancers....
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What are the symptoms of gallstones? You may not experience any symptoms if you have gallstones. According to the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), 80 percent of people who have gallstones don’t have any pain at all. These are called “silent” gallstones....
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What Is an Umbilical Hernia? The umbilical cord connects a mother and her foetus while in the womb. Babies’ umbilical cords pass through a small opening in their stomach muscles. In most cases, the hole closes soon after birth. An umbilical hernia occurs when the...
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What Is an Inguinal Hernia? An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin area when fatty or intestinal tissues push through the inguinal canal which is at the base of the abdomen. In men, the testes usually descend through this canal shortly before birth. In women, the...
