Stereotactic radiotherapy is a way of targeting radiotherapy very precisely at a tumour. This type of treatment is not available at all hospitals because it needs specialist equipment and skills. You ...

Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that affects white blood cells called lymphocytes. It is also called a cancer of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a system of thin tubes and ...

Cancer of the tonsil is a rare head and neck cancer. Cancer happens when abnormal cells start to divide and grow in an uncontrolled way. Symptoms can include a painless neck lump and a sore throat.

We don’t know what causes most cases of myeloma. But there are some risks factors that can increase your risk of developing it. These include being older, being overweight and having certain medical ...

If you’ve been affected by cancer and want to help shape the future of research, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re ...

Survival depends on different factors. So no one can tell you exactly how long you will live. Doctors usually work out the outlook for a certain disease by looking at large groups of people. Because ...

There are different types of surgery for breast cancer, including mastectomy, breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy), lymph node removal and breast reconstruction. Find out about each of these. This ...

Tumours that start in the spinal cord are called primary spinal cord tumours. They are rare. There are different types of primary spinal cord tumours. The most common types are: meningiomas tumours of ...

Speak to your healthcare team if your swallowing problems are making eating and drinking hard. Your doctor may refer you to a speech and language therapist. The therapist checks that your swallowing ...

Cancer pain has many different causes and there are different types. You can have pain control and get support to help you manage any pain you might have. Most cancer pain is caused by the tumour ...

Cancer is when abnormal cells divide in an uncontrolled way. Some cancers may spread into other tissues that are nearby or in distant parts of the body. Children's cancer is much less common than ...

250 deaths from cancer in young people, 2021-2023, UK.