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  • Cancer

    Read about cancer, a condition where cells in a part of the body reproduce uncontrollably. Cancerous cells can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue.

  • Alkaptonuria

    Read about alkaptonuria, or "black urine disease", a rare inherited disorder that can turn urine and parts of the body a dark colour and lead to other problems.

  • Soft tissue sarcoma

    Find out what soft tissue sarcoma is, which parts of the body can be affected and how serious it is.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis - Symptoms

    Rheumatoid arthritis mainly affects the joints, although it can cause problems in other parts of the body too.

  • What is retinoblastoma?

    Find out what retinoblastoma is, and what part of the body is affected.

  • What is penile cancer?

    Find out what penile cancer is, including which part of the body is affected.

  • Gonorrhoea - Complications

    If treated early, gonorrhoea is unlikely to lead to any complications or long-term problems. However, without treatment, it can spread to other parts of your body and cause serious problems.

  • Gangrene - Symptoms

    The symptoms of gangrene vary depending on the underlying cause. The condition can affect any part of the body, but typically starts in the toes, feet, fingers or hands.

  • What is gallbladder cancer?

    Find out what gallbladder cancer is, including which parts of the body are affected.

  • Complex regional pain syndrome - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). The main symptom is severe, continuous and debilitating pain. It usually affects one limb but can sometimes spread to other parts of the body.