Treatment given after the primary treatment to increase the chances of a cure. In cancer, adjuvant treatment often refers to chemotherapy, hormonal therapy or radiotherapy after surgery, which is aimed at killing any remaining cancer cells.
A cancer that starts in the cells of glands.
Pain that is severe but lasts a short time.
Public recognition of achievement by a health care organisation, of requirements of national health care standards (Australian Commission on Safety and Quality).
Australian Bureau of Statistics
A test to look for cancer in the bowel. A white chalky liquid is put into your rectum and x-rays are taken.
The part of the body that includes the stomach (belly), intestine, liver, bladder, kidneys and other organs and lymph nodes. The abdomen is located between the ribs and hips.
