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.

View 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

Aug 21, 2024 · How long will it take to be seen after my urgent suspected cancer referral? You will get your appointment as quickly as possible. The person referring you may be able to give you more information on how long it could take.

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Leukaemias 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.

For information about staging for a specific cancer go to our cancer types page and choose the cancer type . What cancer staging is. Staging is a way of describing the size of a cancer and how far it has grown.

Cancer treatments include surgery, radiotherapy and drug treatments (such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy or targeted cancer drugs). Find out about treatments and side effects.

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.

A 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.

Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence and information. We support research into all aspects of cancer through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses.