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Cancer is relentless. But so are we. Whether you fundraise, pledge to leave a gift in your will or donate. Every part supports life-saving research. Play your part and together we will beat cancer. If you've been diagnosed with cancer, or know someone who has, we provide practical information on ...
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
How cancers grow - Cancer Research UK
As a tumour gets bigger, it takes up more space in the body. The cancer can: press on surrounding structures; grow into body structures nearby; This is called local invasion.
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.