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How does cancer start? - Cancer Research UK
View a transcript for the video about what is cancer and how does it start.. It can take many years for a damaged cell to divide and grow and form a tumour big enough to cause symptoms or show up on a scan. How mutations happen
Types of cancer - Cancer Research UK
Leukaemias are uncommon. They make up only 3 out of 100 of all cancer cases (3%). But they are the most common type of cancer in children. Find out more about the different types of leukaemia.
Our research
Cancer Research UK was formed more than 20 years ago, in 2002. However, our history goes back much further, to 1902, with the founding of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund.
Before Your Operation For Eye Cancer | Cancer Research UK
1 day ago · Before surgery, you have tests to check your fitness and you meet members of your treatment team. You usually go into hospital on the morning of your operation. The length of your hospital stay depends on what operation you have. Your pre assessment appointment prepares you for your operation ...
About Cancer - Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee.
What is cancer? - Cancer Research UK
A primary tumour is the name for where a cancer starts. Cancer can sometimes spread to other parts of the body – this is called a secondary tumour or a metastasis.
About Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence and information. We support research into all aspects of cancer through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses.
Treatment for cancer | Cancer in general | Cancer Research UK
Cancer treatments include surgery, radiotherapy and drug treatments (such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy or targeted cancer drugs). Find out about treatments and side effects.
Our research strategy | Cancer Research UK
Over the past 120 years, our work has revolutionised what we know about cancer and how we can beat it. Our research strategy builds on what's already been achieved and sets out how we'll work with our world-class research community towards a better future.