Oedema - Swelling caused by fluid accumulation in tissues. Oncologist - A physician who specialises in cancer care. Ophthalmology - The study of the eyes. The ovaries are situated at the end of the fallopian tubes. The goal of Palliative Care is the highest possible quality of life for both patient and family.
Palliative care responds to physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
If necessary, it extends to support in bereavement. Petechiae - Tiny haemorrhages from small blood vessels just beneath the skin surface. Platelet - One of the components of blood that forms clots and prevents bleeding. This is a change in the cells of a particular organ, for example the lungs, which looks like true cancer but do not attack the body as true cancer does. This change can last for many years giving time for early detection.