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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.
What is cancer? - Cancer Research UK
WEBA 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.
Treatment for cancer | Cancer in general | Cancer Research UK
WEBCancer treatments include surgery, radiotherapy and drug treatments (such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy or targeted cancer drugs). Find out about treatments and side effects.
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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.
Types of cancer - Cancer Research UK
WEBLeukaemias are uncommon. They make up only 3 out of 100 of all cancer cases (3%). But they are the most common type of cancer in children. Find out more about the different types of leukaemia.
Causes of cancer | How to reduce the risk of cancer - Cancer Research UK
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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 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 starts when gene ...
How does cancer start? - Cancer Research UK
WEBView a transcript for the video about what is cancer and how does it start.. It can take many years for a damaged cell to divide and grow and form a tumour big enough to cause symptoms or show up on a scan. How mutations happen
General cancer information | Cancer in general - Cancer Research UK
WEBGeneral cancer information. Find out about possible causes of cancer, how cancer starts and grows, tests to diagnose it, and general information about cancer treatments.