Cancer Research UK
WEBCancer 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.
Causes of cancer | How to reduce the risk of cancer - Cancer Research UK
WEBCancer 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.
What is cancer? - Cancer Research UK
WEBCancer 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.
Cancer Research UK
WEBCancer 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.
Types of cancer - Cancer Research UK
WEBThere are 5 main groups. These are: carcinoma – this cancer begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. There are different subtypes, including adenocarcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and transitional cell carcinoma. leukaemia – this is cancer of the white blood cells.
Treatment for cancer | Cancer in general | Cancer Research UK
WEBNurse 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). Find out about treatments and side effects.
About Cancer - Cancer Research UK
WEBCancer 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
WEBA 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.
Pancreatic cancer - Cancer Research UK
WEBPancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is when abnormal cells in the pancreas start to divide and grow in an uncontrolled way and forms a growth (tumour). The pancreas is a large gland that produces digestive juices and hormones. Around 10,500 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK each year. It is the 10th most common …
What is cancer? - Cancer Research UK
WEBCancer 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.