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Cancer signs and symptoms Cancer Research UK

WebSometimes symptoms affect specific areas of the body, such as our tummy or skin. But signs can also be more general, and include weight loss, tiredness (fatigue) or unexplained pain. Some possible signs of cancer, like a lump, are better known than others. But this doesn’t mean they’re more important or more likely to be cancer.

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Cancer vaccines could be game changing, but they’re not …

WebThe science that helped bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control is continuing to show promise in treating other diseases. I recently returned from a large …

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How does cancer start

WebA 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 …

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Can stress cause cancer

WebNo, being stressed doesn’t directly increase the risk of cancer. The best quality studies have followed up many people for several years. They have found no evidence that those who …

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How does smoking cause cancer

WebSmoking causes cancer in multiple ways. The main way is by damaging the DNA in our cells. DNA controls how our cells grow and behave. Damage to DNA causes cells to behave in ways that they’re not supposed to. And the build …

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The immune system and cancer Cancer Research UK

WebThe immune system protects the body against illness and infection that bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites can cause. It is a collection of reactions and …

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Beating cancer by improving the public’s health: the road …

WebThat’s where Public Health England (PHE) comes in. The organisation plays a key role in protecting and improving the health of England’s 56 million people, as well …

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Examination of your prostate Tests and scans

WebThe doctor or nurse will ask you to take off your clothes on your lower half, including underwear. You’ll lie on your left hand side, with your knees brought up towards …

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UK health inequalities: 20,000 more cancer cases a year in …

WebBut inequalities in the UK affect more than our risk from COVID-19, they’re intricately entwined with all aspects of our health, including cancer. New figures released today …

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Blood test Tests and scans Cancer Research UK

WebBlood 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.

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Be Clear on Cancer Cancer Research UK

WebThe Be Clear on Cancer programme was developed in response to the Department of Health's 'Improving Outcomes - A strategy for Cancer', which set out how it will seek to …

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More environmentally sustainable cancer research

WebIt’s becoming ever clearer that biomedical research has a considerable impact on the environment. For example, just two clinical trials we funded at the Institute of …

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Awareness and Prevention Cancer Research UK

WebWhen Cancer Research UK material is used for commercial reasons, we encourage a donation to our life-saving research. Send a cheque payable to Cancer Research UK to: …

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Vitamins, diet supplements and cancer

WebVitamins, minerals, essential fats and amino acids are important nutrients for our bodies. Eating a varied amount of these nutrients gives us energy and helps our bodies to grow and repair. Summary. Try to eat a balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Low levels of nutrients can make you feel ill.

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Cancer incidence by age Cancer Research UK

WebChildren aged 0-14, and young people aged 15-24, each account for less than one per cent of all new cancer cases in the UK (2016-2018).[1-4] Adults aged 25-49 contribute around a tenth (9%) of all new cancer cases, with almost twice (1.9 times) as many cases in females as males in this age group.[1-4] Adults aged 50-74 account for more than half (54%) of …

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Health inequalities: Why do people smoke if they know …

Web‘As individuals, there are things we can do to reduce our risk of cancer. But across the UK population, it’s the wider determinants that drive our health, even though …

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What is bone cancer

WebMyeloma. A type of cancer called myeloma can affect the bones. People sometimes call it bone cancer. It develops from cells in the bone marrow called plasma cells. But it is not a …

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MRI scan Tests and scans Cancer Research UK

WebMRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a type of scan that uses magnetism and radio waves to take pictures of inside the body. The scan takes between 15 and 90 minutes. You might have one to find out whether you have cancer and if you do to measure how big it is and whether it has spread. You might also have one to see how well treatment is working.

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Symptoms of bowel cancer

Weblosing weight. pain in your abdomen or back passage. tiredness and breathlessness caused by a lower than normal level of red blood cells (anaemia) Sometimes cancer can block the bowel. This is called a bowel obstruction. The symptoms include: cramping pains in the abdomen. feeling bloated.

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