The part of the body between the chest and hips, which contains the stomach, spleen, pancreas, liver, gall bladder, bowel, bladder and kidneys.

An operation for rectal cancer, which involves removing part of the colon and the rectum and anus and creating a permanent colostomy. Also used for anal cancer.

A form of treatment in which needles or probes are inserted into the cancer to destroy the cancer cells by passing microwave or radio waves into the cancer.

Not engaging in sexual activity.

Receiving a higher dose of radiotherapy in a shortened period of time.

The inability of the oesophagus to move food down into the stomach.

A rare type of cutaneous melanoma that occurs on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet or under the nails.

Exercise techniques that require active participation to achieve benefits such as improving strength, wellbeing and quality of life and decreasing stress.

The compound in a medicine that has a beneficial effect on the body.

When a person does not need immediate treatment, but instead has their health monitored regularly with the option of future treatment if necessary. Sometimes called watchful waiting.