This study looked at having radiotherapy before surgery instead of having it after surgery for breast cancer. It was for women having surgery and a breast reconstruction at the same time. The study ...

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 ...

This study is asking people about their experiences of having radiotherapy for prostate or breast cancer. It is also asking them about their travel to hospital to find out about the impact of ...

Caroline, who lives just outside Glasgow with her husband Phil, is a devoted mother and advocate for people affected by children and young people’s cancers.

Pictures of abnormal moles, melanoma and skin changes The pictures on this page are of abnormal moles or areas of skin that: are melanoma may appear to be melanoma, but were found to be non cancerous ...

Palliative care Palliative care aims to relieve symptoms of cancer and improve your quality of life rather than cure your cancer. You can have it at any stage after a diagnosis of advanced cancer .

Getting diagnosed with stomach cancer Some people start by seeing their GP if they have symptoms that could be due to cancer. The GP examines you and might refer you for tests or to a specialist. Some ...

The targeted lung cancer screening programme is new. So it’s likely that it will take some time before this is available for everyone. When it’s up and running, everyone aged between 55 and 74 who ...

What cancer benefits can I claim? You may qualify for government benefits if you have cancer or care for someone with cancer. If you have a disability or your cancer is advanced, you might also ...

What is a healthy diet to reduce the risk of cancer? Your overall diet (what you eat day-to-day) is more important for your cancer risk than any individual ingredient or food. A healthy, balanced diet ...

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, ...

Cells and tissues Our bodies are made up of about a hundred million million (100,000,000,000,000) tiny cells. You can only see them under a microscope. Cells group themselves together to make up the ...