Cancer is when abnormal cells divide in an uncontrolled way. Some cancers may eventually spread into other tissues. There are more than 200 different types of cancer. 1 in 2 people in the UK will get ...

This study is asking people about their experiences of having radiotherapy for prostate or breast cancer. It is also asking them about their travel to hospital to find out about the impact of ...

Caroline, who lives just outside Glasgow with her husband Phil, is a devoted mother and advocate for people affected by children and young people’s cancers.

Stages, types and grades of prostate cancer The tests and scans you have to diagnose prostate cancer give information about: the type of cell the cancer started in and where it began how abnormal the ...

Palliative care 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 Cancer that starts in the liver (primary liver cancer) doesn't usually cause symptoms in the early stages. If you do have symptoms, they can include: weight loss feeling or ...

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 ...

The targeted lung cancer screening programme is new. So it’s likely that it will take some time before this is available for everyone. When it’s up and running, everyone aged between 55 and 74 who ...

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 ...

Where you have chemotherapy You usually have treatment into your bloodstream at the cancer day clinic. You might sit in a chair for a few hours so it’s a good idea to take things in to do. For example ...

The British Dietetic Association recommends you aim for 3 portions of dairy foods a day. Examples of 1 portion of dairy for adults include: A glass of semi-skimmed milk (about 200ml) A 150g pot of ...

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