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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.
Treatment for cancer | Cancer in general | Cancer Research UK
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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.
Causes of cancer | How to reduce the risk of 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.
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.
How does cancer start? - Cancer Research UK
A 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.
Your cancer type | All cancer types | 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.
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.
General cancer information | Cancer in general - Cancer Research UK
General cancer information. Find out about possible causes of cancer, how cancer starts and grows, tests to diagnose it, and general information about cancer treatments. Go to our cancer type section for information about tests and treatment for a particular type of cancer. Home About cancer General cancer information.