A colostomy is a surgical procedure to divert one end of the large intestine (colon) through an opening in the abdominal wall (tummy).
Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment, with medicine used to kill cancer cells. Learn more about chemotherapy, including its possible side effects.
What lung transplant surgery is, types of transplant, conditions it can be used to treat, risks involved and recovery.
An ileostomy is a common procedure where the small intestine is diverted through an opening in the abdomen.
Statins are a group of medicines that can help lower the level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood. Learn about their uses and side effects.
A mastectomy is an operation to remove the breast. It's used to treat breast cancer in women or men. Learn about how it's performed and recovery.
A liver transplant is an operation to remove a diseased or damaged liver and replace it with a healthy one.
Knee replacement surgery replaces a damaged, worn or diseased knee with an artificial joint. Learn about knee replacement surgery.
Positron emission tomography (PET) scans are used to produce detailed three-dimensional images of the inside of the body.
Advice on recovering from an amputation, including stump care, managing pain and the psychological impact of an amputation.