A neuroendocrine tumour (NET) is a tumour that develops from cells of the neuroendocrine system. Neuroendocrine cells are similar to nerve cells, and they make chemical messengers called hormones.

For most types of radiotherapy to your brain, head or neck area, you wear a radiotherapy mask during each treatment. This is sometimes also called a mould, head shell or cast. The mask is made to hold ...

We have cancer information in different languages and formats including downloadable booklets, audiobooks, Braille, British Sign Language videos, Easy Read booklets and large print. You can find a ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Each year, about 55,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK. It is more common in people over 50, but it can also affect younger people. Whether ...

Blood cancer happens when blood cells do not develop properly. The most common blood cancers are: leukaemia lymphoma myeloma. But there are also other blood cancers called: myelodysplasia (MDS) ...

G-CSF is a type of protein called a growth factor. It is used to increase the number of white blood cells in the blood. It is best to read this information with our general information about the type ...

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Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is a benefit for people under State Pension age who have an illness or disability that affects how much they can work. money to help with living costs if you ...

Find out about the different types of cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, tests and treatment.

The ovaries are 2 small, oval-shaped organs in the pelvis (lower area between the hips). They are on either side of the womb (uterus), close to the fallopian tubes. These link the ovaries to the womb.

We have a range of translated cancer information in 16 languages. If you cannot find what you need you can request some translations in other languages. We also have an interpreter service on the ...

brachytherapy, when a solid material is used radioisotope or radionuclide therapy, when a liquid is given by mouth or injection. Your healthcare team can give you more information about these types of ...