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Cancer

Two syllables that change the context of so many conversations and lives from the moment they're uttered. While it's something we'd never wish on anyone, advances in cancer treatment have come on leaps and bounds and many diagnoses are not the terminal cases they once were. Whether it's you or a loved one who's affected, read our expert information to help you through this difficult time.

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Prostate cancer

Men's health

Prostate cancer

by Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

Ovarian cancer

Cancer

Ovarian cancer

by Dr Hayley Willacy, FRCGP

Bowel cancer

Cancer

Bowel cancer

by Dr Doug McKechnie, MRCGP

Leukaemia

Cancer

Leukaemia

by Dr Hayley Willacy, FRCGP

Information about cancer

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is overwhelming and brings a wave of complex emotions. Find clear, practical information about cancer causes and types, diagnosis and treatments.

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Blood cancers

Leukaemia, lymphoma and other blood cancers affect the body’s cells. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and how treatment options have improved survival rates.

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Breast cancer

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in the UK although anyone can get it. Learn the signs, how screening works, diagnosis, and the range of treatments available.

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Cancer in men

Men face unique cancer risks. Learn about prostate, testicular, and other cancers in men, including signs to watch for and early detection advice.

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Childhood cancers

Though rare, cancers in children require urgent care. Discover the early signs, how diagnosis happens, and the treatment options that offer the best outcomes.

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Gastrointestinal cancers

Cancers can develop anywhere along the digestive tract. Learn about symptoms of bowel, stomach, liver and pancreatic cancers and the latest treatments available.

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Gynaecological cancer

Gynaecological cancers are diseases where cells in the female reproductive organs—the womb, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva—grow abnormally and out of control. Read about the signs, screening, diagnosis and treatments available.

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Other cancer types

Not all cancers fit into common categories. Learn about rarer cancers, their symptoms, and how research continues to improve treatments and survival rates.

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Skin cancer

Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of skin cells, primarily caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds. Learn the signs, how to prevent and the range of treatments available to manage the conditions.

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