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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, as well as cancer type-specific resources for further information or support. Find out more by following the links below:

Bladder cancer

Bowel cancer

Breast cancer

Leukaemia

Lung cancer

Melanoma

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Oesophageal cancer

Ovarian cancer

Pancreatic cancer

Prostate cancer

Stomach cancer


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