A primary tumour is the name for where a cancer starts. Cancer can sometimes spread to other parts of the body – this is called a secondary tumour or a metastasis. Cancer and its treatments can affect ...

Doctors use Grade Groups and other information to divide prostate cancer into 5 groups called the the Cambridge Prognostic Group (CPG). The stage tells you the size of the cancer and whether it has ...

Palliative care aims to relieve symptoms of cancer and improve your quality of life rather than cure your cancer. You can have it at any stage after a diagnosis of advanced cancer.

Symptoms of liver cancer can include weight loss, jaundice, feeling sick, and a swollen or painful tummy (abdomen).

Getting diagnosed with stomach cancer Some people start by seeing their GP if they have symptoms that could be due to cancer. The GP examines you and might refer you for tests or to a specialist. Some ...

In the UK, the National Screening Committee recommends that people at high risk of lung cancer are invited to screening. This is called targeted lung cancer screening.

Eating food and drink with artificial sweeteners in is unlikely to cause cancer. Sugar doesn’t directly cause cancer. But eating too much sugar can make it harder to keep a healthy weight, and being ...

Chemotherapy for ovarian cancer Chemotherapy uses anti cancer drugs to destroy cancer cells. You might have chemotherapy: into your vein - the drugs circulate throughout your body in the bloodstream ...

Dairy products like milk can reduce the risk of bowel cancer. There is no strong evidence that dairy increases the risk of cancer.

The latest worldwide cancer statistics for the UK for Health Professionals. See data for incidence, mortality and more.

RadNet is a network of Cancer Research UK centres of excellence with access to cutting edge facilities working to tackle major challenges in radiobiology and radiation oncology. The seven funded sites ...

What is a biopsy? A biopsy means taking a sample of tissue so that it can be looked at under a microscope. This is the only way to be certain if an abnormal area is cancer or not. You may also have a ...