Glossary Terms

Ultrasound Scan

Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves and their echoes to visualise things that are unseen. It is used for: Providing an early diagnosis of prostate cancer. Some ultrasound machines can provide three-dimensional images that can be used to visualise tiny structures and tumours.

Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers

Refers to cancers of the oesophagus (throat), stomach, duodenum (small bowel) liver, pancreas and bile duct.

Uterus

Another word for womb. Part of the female reproductive system.