Treatments

Thyroid surgery typically involves a total or hemi-thyroidectomy, the removal of all or part of a diseased thyroid gland. Removal of only part of the gland is called a hemi-thyroidectomy.

Parathyroidectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of one or more of the parathyroid glands (these glands produce a hormone that increases levels of calcium in blood).

The purpose of saliva is to moisten the mouth, protect the teeth against bacteria and aid in the digestive process. Saliva is produced by 3 main salivary glands which include the parotid, submandibular and sublingual glands.

Depending on the site and stage of a sarcoma, surgery might be able to remove the cancer and some of the nearby tissue. The goal of surgery is to remove the entire tumour along with at least 1 to 2 cm of the normal tissue surrounding the tumour. This is to make sure that no cancer cells are left behind.

Melanocytes produce a pigment called melanin, which determines the colour of our skin. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that begins in these skin cells called melanocytes. It primarily occurs on the skin, but can also occur in other parts of the body including the eyes and the bowel.

Adrenal surgery involves removal of one the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are paired endocrine glands located above each kidney. The surgical procedure of adrenal gland removal is known as adrenalectomy and is indicated in patients with benign or malignant tumor like mass within the adrenal glands.

Surgery is usually the first line of treatment against breast cancer. This section explains the different types of breast cancer surgery.Decisions about surgery depend on many factors such as the stage of the cancer, the aggressiveness of the cancer, and what is acceptable to you in terms of your long-term peace of mind.