A small wound in the skin or lining of the mouth or stomach. May be sore and swollen.

An abnormal growth of tissue. It may be localised (benign) or invade adjacent tissues (malignant) or distant tissues (metastatic).

A surgical procedure where tissue or an organ is transferred from one area of a person’s body to another area, or from one person (the donor) to another person (the recipient).

The transfer of blood or blood products from a donor to another person.

Within the context of this website, includes various traditional forms of healing such as the use of traditional healers, healing songs, ceremonies and bush medicines.

Examination of tissue that has been removed from the body under a microscope so any abnormalities in the cells can be seen.

A collection of cells that make up each piece (or organ) of the body.

Another word for treatment, and includes chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormone therapy and surgery.

Part of the male reproductive system located in the scrotum, a bag of skin that holds and helps to protect the testicles. They are responsible for making sperm and are also involved in producing a hormone called testosterone.

A procedure performed on a person’s bodily fluids (e.g. blood, cells, tissue), or on the person him/herself, to help detect, diagnose or monitor a disorder or disease.