There are around 6,300 new myeloma cases in the UK every year (2017-2019).

Breast, prostate, lung, and bowel cancers together accounted for over half (53%) of all new cancer cases in the UK in 2017-2019. Lung, bowel, breast and prostate cancers together accounted for almost ...

We are grateful to the many organisations across the UK which collect, analyse, and share the data which we use, and to the patients and public who consent for their data to be used. You are welcome ...

How does smoking cause cancer? Tobacco smoke contains many chemicals that damage the DNA in your cells. And it’s not just dangerous for your lungs – tobacco damages cells around your entire body.

We carry out world-class research into more than 200 types of cancer through the work of more than 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses. Day by day, step by step, research is driving advances in the ...

Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People is the part of Cancer Research UK dedicated to driving progress for 0-24-year-olds with cancer. As the biggest charitable funder of research into ...

Building on the success of our sold-out 2024 inaugural event, we've expanded the conference to a three-day programme. We'll be exploring the future of data-enabled cancer research, highlighting the ...

Your treatment depends on several factors. These include what type of cervical cancer you have, how big it is, whether it has spread (the stage) and the grade. It also depends on your general health.

Your menopause might be temporary or permanent. It is more likely to be permanent if you are closer to the natural age of menopause. Your doctor might be able to suggest what will happen in your ...

Hormones are made naturally in the body. They control the growth and activity of normal cells. Before the menopause, the ovaries produce the hormones oestrogen and progesterone. After the menopause ...

How can making healthy changes reduce my cancer risk? Research has shown that things like stopping smoking, keeping a healthy weight, staying safe in the sun, cutting down on alcohol and eating a ...

Causes of cancer: what’s proven and what’s not? Stories about possible cancer causes make for hot topics in the news and on social media. But some things you hear, read or see are not supported by ...