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All cancers mortality rates have decreased by more than a fifth (22%) in the UK since the early 1970s, and rates have decreased by around a tenth (11%) in the last decade (2021-2023). All cancers ...

All cancers incidence rates have increased by a seventh (14%) in the UK since the early 1990s and rates have increased by around a twentieth (4%) in the last decade (2017-2019). All cancers incidence ...

Cancer Research UK’s prevention policy team works to reduce the number of people who develop cancer by focusing on the biggest preventable risk factors; like smoking, obesity, and alcohol. We use the ...

Not all cancers are the same. Some cancers grow quickly but many grow very slowly. When you are diagnosed with some types of cancer, you might not need treatment straight away. Doctors monitor you ...

Since 2012, our expert nurses have trained more than 9,000 people across the UK. Our content is evidence-based, interactive and designed to make a real difference. We have a range of options to suit ...

Lymphoma of the brain or spinal cord is also known as primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma. Or doctors call it primary cerebral lymphoma. This is a rare type of lymphoma. Lymphoma is a cancer ...

You might not be allowed to drive for some time if you have a brain tumour. This depends on the type of tumour you have, where it is in the brain and whether you have any side effects from it such as ...

The stage of a cancer tells you how big it is and whether it has spread. Knowing the stage helps your doctor decide which treatment you need. It can also give some idea of your outlook (prognosis).

The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) was originally written in 1995. This Act was made to stop discrimination against disabled people. It aimed to make sure people were not treated differently or ...

How does G-CSF work? Growth factors are proteins made in the body. Some of them make the bone marrow produce blood cells. G-CSF is a type of growth factor that makes the bone marrow produce more white ...

No one should go through cancer alone – connect with others, share your journey and join our community. Take part in a clinical trial - thousands of cancer patients take part in clinical trials which ...