Endocrine cancer

DXA is an abbreviation for "Dual-energy X-Ray Absorptiometry".

Your doctor or healthcare professional may recommend a CT scan (also known as a CAT scan) because it is the best way for us to make an accurate diagnosis for certain conditions.

A diagnostic endoscopy is an examination to look at your internal organs using an instrument called an endoscope.

A biopsy is a procedure to remove and examine a sample of tissue from a lump or suspicious area of the body.

A small sample of cells may be taken from the lining of your womb, cervix or vagina by a gynaecologist or specialist nurse.

Itching (pruritus) is an unpleasant sensation causing you to respond by scratching.

Your doctor or healthcare professional has recommended an MRI scan because it is the best way to make an accurate diagnosis of your condition.

The ovaries are part of the female reproductive system and sit either side of the womb.

Adnexal surgery is performed on the organs near your uterus such as your ovaries, fallopian tubes or on ovarian cysts.

Chemotherapy is the use of chemicals or drugs (cytotoxic agents) in the treatment of cancer.

Your endocrine system is made up of all the glands in your body that produce hormones. If your hormone levels become unbalanced your endocrine system signals one or more of these glands to correct the level.

If conservative methods to treat adrenal gland problems do not work for you, your consultant may recommend surgery.

An ovarian cystectomy can be carried out through two different types of surgery.

Palliative medicine is a speciality that provides support and management for patients with serious illness that may lead to end of life care.

A parathyroidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or more diseased parathyroid gland(s).

Problems with the pituitary gland are rare but they may include benign (non-cancerous) growths or tumours.

During radiotherapy, x-rays are used to treat several types of cancer.