Cancer types
There are over 200 types of cancer, all involving abnormal growth of cells, each with its own name, behaviour and treatment.
We have information on the signs and symptoms of the 12 most common cancer types in the UK below. Our Cancerbackup site has detailed information and up-to-date medical facts on 50 cancers, as well as cancer nurses who are on call to answer any question on any cancer. On both our sites, we have cancer type-specific resources for further information or support.
The 12 most common cancer types
Bladder cancer
Bowel cancer
Breast cancer
Leukaemia
Lung cancer
Melanoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oesophageal cancer
Ovarian cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Prostate cancer
Stomach cancer
Other cancer types
Following our recent merger with Cancerbackup, we are now able to provide up-to-date medical information and facts on all cancer types on the Cancerbackup site.
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