Processed and red meat are linked to bowel cancer. The less you eat, the lower your risk. Find out why from Cancer Research UK experts.

Bladder cancer is the 11th most common cancer in the UK, accounting for 3% of all new cancer cases (2017-2019).[1-4] In females in the UK, bladder cancer is the 17th most common cancer (2% of all new ...

Primary liver cancer is cancer that started in the liver. This section is mainly about the most common type of liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). If you have cancer that started in another ...

Your bladder is part of the body system that filters waste products out of your blood and makes urine (wee). This is called the urinary system (or urinary tract). It includes the: You have two kidneys ...

There are many different types of tests or scans you might have to find out if you have cancer. The type you need depends on the symptoms you have and the part of the body affected. You might also ...

Signet cell cancer is a rare type of cancer that mostly starts in the glandular cells. It is also called signet ring cell cancer. Nearly 57 out of 100 (57%) of all signet cell cancers start in the ...

You swallow a capsule that contains a small disposable camera. The capsule is the size of a vitamin pill. The camera takes lots of pictures as it travels along your gut. The camera sends the pictures ...

CT colonography is a test that uses CT scans to check the large bowel (colon) and back passage (rectum). It’s also called a virtual colonoscopy. You have this test as an outpatient in the CT scanning ...

We are working with Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust to produce national standardised SACT regimen-specific consent forms. We want to support clinicians in ensuring all patients are fully ...

Surgery is also called an operation. It is a procedure where a specialist doctor called a surgeon removes or repairs some of the tissue in your body. Normally you have an anaesthetic before you have ...

Raising public awareness of cancer signs, symptoms and screening programmes can support the earlier diagnosis of cancer. Read about our activity to promote cancer awareness through campaigns across ...

The Glasgow Carol Concert Committee are looking for a Secretary to be a part of raising awareness and life-saving funds to help beat cancer sooner.