Cancer Research UK
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
What is cancer? 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.
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). …
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.
Cancer Research UK
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.
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.
Longer, better lives: the five missions | Cancer Research UK
Mission 2. Prevent more cancers than ever before. We want to act against known cancer risks to save lives, reduce pressure on our NHS and prevent 40,000 cancers by 2040. Preventing cancer saves lives, saves money and reduces pressure on the NHS. 4 in 10 cancers are preventable.
Blood test | Tests and scans - Cancer Research UK
Blood tests. Blood tests can: check your general health, including how well your liver and kidneys are working. check numbers of blood cells. help diagnose cancer and other conditions. Your blood sample is sent to the laboratory for analysis. This shows the different types of cells, chemicals and proteins in the blood.
Cancer Statistics for the UK - Cancer Research UK
In males in the UK, there are around 89,200 cancer deaths every year (2017-2019). Every four minutes someone in the UK dies from cancer (2017-2019). Lung, bowel, breast and prostate cancers together accounted for almost half (45%) of all cancer deaths in the UK in 2017-2019. Around a fifth of all cancer deaths are from lung cancer.
Breast cancer - Cancer Research UK
Breast cancer is cancer that starts in the breast tissue. The treatment you need depends on the type of breast cancer you have as well as your general health. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and radiotherapy. If breast cancer spreads to another part of the body, it is called secondary breast cancer.