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Cancer Chat. It’s a worrying time for many people and we want to be there for you whenever - and wherever - you need us. Cancer Chat is our fully moderated forum where you can talk to others affected by cancer, share experiences, and get support. Cancer Chat is free to join and available 24 hours a day. Visit the Cancer Chat forum.
What is cancer? - Cancer Research UK
Cancer starts when cells change abnormally. 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 cancer in their lifetime. Thanks to research many people are cured.
Signs and symptoms of cancer - Cancer Research UK
Nov 17, 2022 · Sometimes symptoms affect specific areas of the body, such as our tummy or skin. But signs can also be more general, and include weight loss, tiredness (fatigue) or unexplained pain. Some possible signs of cancer, like a lump, are better known than others. But this doesn’t mean they’re more important or more likely to be cancer.
Treatment for cancer | Cancer in general | Cancer Research UK
Nurse helpline 0808 800 4040. Questions about cancer? Call freephone 9 to 5 Monday to Friday or email us. Cancer treatments include surgery, radiotherapy and drug treatments (such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy or targeted cancer drugs). …
Causes of cancer | How to reduce the risk of cancer - Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee.
How do I check for cancer? - Cancer Research UK
Oct 17, 2022 · But the best research shows that there’s no one way to check your body for cancer. And people who self-check regularly are no more likely to survive cancer. So there is no need to check yourself regularly at a set time or in a set way. We talk about breasts or chest, and testicles in more detail on this page because people often ask if they ...
About Cancer - Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee.
How does cancer start? - Cancer Research UK
A primary tumour is where the cancer starts. Some types of cancer start from blood cells. These are called blood cancers, such as leukaemia. They don't form solid tumours. Instead, the cancer cells build up in the blood and sometimes the bone marrow . For a cancer to start, certain changes take place within the genes of a cell or a group of cells.
What is cancer? - Cancer Research UK
Cancer starts when cells change abnormally. 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 cancer in their lifetime. Thanks to research many people are cured.
About Cancer - Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee.