Cancer - NHS
WEBIn the UK, the 4 most common types of cancer are: breast cancer. lung cancer. prostate cancer. bowel cancer. There are more than 200 different types of cancer, and each is diagnosed and treated in a particular way. You can find links on this page to information about other types of cancer.
Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEB3 Feb 2022 · WHO fact sheet on cancer providing key facts and information on figures, causes, risk factors, prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, palliative care, WHO response.
Cancer - Wikipedia
WEBCancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. These contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread. Possible signs and symptoms include a lump, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in bowel movements.
What Is Cancer? - NCI - National Cancer Institute
WEB11 Oct 2021 · The Definition of Cancer. Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body. Cancer can start almost anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. Normally, human cells grow and multiply (through a process called cell division) to form new cells as the …
Cancer - Signs and symptoms - NHS
WEBIt’s particularly important to look out for cancer symptoms if: you have been diagnosed with a condition that means you’re at higher risk of getting cancer; 2 or more of your close relatives (such as a parent, brother or sister) have had cancer
What is cancer? | Cancer Research UK
WEBCancer 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 …
Cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEB7 Dec 2022 · Cancer refers to any one of a large number of diseases characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and have the ability to infiltrate and destroy normal body tissue. Cancer often has the ability to spread throughout your body. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the world.
Cancer: Types, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention - Healthline
WEB17 Jan 2023 · What is cancer? Cancer is a large group of diseases that occur when abnormal cells divide rapidly and can spread to other tissue and organs. These rapidly...
Cancer signs and symptoms | Cancer Research UK
WEBWhat are the signs and symptoms of cancer? There are over 200 different types of cancer that can cause many different signs and symptoms. Sometimes 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.
Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEB22 Mar 2024 · Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for an estimated 9.6 million deaths, or 1 in 6 deaths, in 2018. Lung, prostate, colorectal, stomach and liver cancer are the most common types of cancer in men, while breast, colorectal, lung, cervical and thyroid cancer are the most common among women.
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