All cancers begin in cells. Our bodies are made up of more than a hundred million million (100,000,000,000,000) cells. Cancer starts with changes in one cell or a small group of cells. Usually, we ...

The kidneys are bean shaped organs near the middle of your back. They filter waste products out of your blood as urine. Kidney cancer develops when abnormal cells in either of the kidneys start to ...

This will depend on which chemotherapy drugs you had. Some types of chemotherapy make hair fall out completely. Other types make the hair thinner, or change its texture. Your hair might not grow back ...

With a bit of planning and a few precautions, your social life can still go ahead. You might not always be able to do the things you take for granted. But you don't need to stop your social life ...

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is looking for patient experts to help its committee understand what matters most to people affected by cervical cancer. This insight helps ...

Join the Swim 10k Challenge today and you'll receive a free Cancer Research UK bobble hat, online Giving Page and digital fundraising pack. Sign up for your free Cancer Research UK bobble hat and ...

You may have heard about self-examinations for cancer and be wondering what to do. Some of the advice on this page may surprise you or be different from what you’ve heard before. But the best research ...

About the role In every corner of the UK, 400,000 participants are limbering up to join the fight against cancer. Last year, our Race for Life events raised an incredible £26 million, which will help ...

Skin cancers can look very different and the symptoms can vary. Some symptoms are similar to other conditions. Finding it early can mean it is easier to treat. Look out for an area of skin that has ...

No one can tell you exactly how long you will live. Below are general statistics based on large groups of people. Remember, they can’t tell you what will happen in your individual case. Your doctor ...

Non melanoma skin cancer is cancer that starts in the skin tissue. Most skin cancers are caused by exposure to the sun. Treatments might include surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. There are 2 ...

The symptoms of oesophageal cancer can also be symptoms of other conditions, but it’s important to see your GP if you have any of these symptoms. You may feel pain or a burning sensation when you ...