Each type of pancreatic cancer requires different treatment and has a different outlook for survival. The most common type is pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
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Liver and alcohol breakdown
Your liver is the main place in your body where alcohol is broken down. See what happens to the alcohol you drink.
Bowel Cancer Overview
Bowel cancer – the second most common type of cancer affecting both men and women in Australia – is cancer that starts in the large bowel (colon) or rectum.
Bowel cancer causes and symptoms
In its early stages, bowel cancer often has no noticeable symptoms. Some factors increase the chance of developing bowel cancer.
Diverticular disease and diverticulitis
Diverticulitis happens when out-pouchings in the bowel wall called diverticula become inflamed or infected, due to faecal matter becoming lodged in the pouches.
Coeliac disease
Coeliac disease is a condition caused by an abnormal immune response, or sensitivity, to a dietary protein known as gluten. Gluten is found in wheat, rye and barley.
Irritable bowel syndrome: causes, symptoms and treatment
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating and diarrhoea and/or constipation.
What your doctor wants you to know about norovirus
Norovirus (winter vomiting bug) is a highly infectious virus, known for causing outbreaks in winter and on cruise ships. Find out what you need to know.
Stomach and duodenum
The stomach is a muscular pouch that stores food and breaks it down. The duodenum receives the semi-digested food from the stomach.
Flatulence
Flatulence, or wind, is an excess of gas in the stomach and intestines. It is normal for gas to be passed as flatus 14-23 times a day, depending on diet.