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.
Signs and symptoms of cancer - Cancer Research UK
WEBNov 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.
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.
About us - Cancer Research UK
WEBGet in touch. Cancer Research UK. 2 Redman Place. London. E20 1JQ. 020 7242 0200. More ways to contact us.
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.
How do I check for cancer? - Cancer Research UK
WEBOct 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 ...
Information and support - 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.
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.
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.
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