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Cancer myths and common questions | Cancer Research UK
Decades of research has shown that tobacco is the biggest cause of cancer in the world. Other proven causes of cancer include overweight and obesity, ultraviolet radiation (UV), alcohol, processed meat and infection with human papillomavirus (HPV).
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Radiotherapy for testicular cancer - Cancer Research UK
You might have radiotherapy for seminoma cancer that has spread to the lymph glands at the back of your tummy (abdomen). These are called the retroperitoneal lymph nodes. The treatment helps to reduce the risk of the cancer coming back in these lymph nodes. Seminoma is a type of testicular cancer ...
General cancer information | Cancer in general - Cancer Research UK
General cancer information. Find out about possible causes of cancer, how cancer starts and grows, tests to diagnose it, and general information about cancer treatments.
How do I check for cancer? - Cancer Research UK
Oct 17, 2022 · “The advice now is not to be fixated on checking on a regular basis – unless you’ve been told to do so by a healthcare professional,” says Dr Ameesh Patel, North East London GP and Havering North Primary Care Network Cancer Lead.
Food myths | Health myths and facts | Cancer Research UK
Dec 20, 2024 · There aren't many foods that can cause cancer. But we know that eating processed and red meat can increase your risk of bowel cancer Eating a healthy balanced diet can help reduce your risk of cancer You may have heard news stories about certain foods causing cancer or preventing cancer ...
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.
A study looking at palbociclib, letrozole, trastuzumab and tucatinib ...
Jan 7, 2025 · This study is looking at palbociclib, letrozole, trastuzumab and tucatinib before surgery for post menopausal women with a newly diagnosed breast cancer.. It is open to women whose breast cancer has: receptors for the oestrogen and progesterone hormones (hormone receptor positive)a large number of the human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER2 positive)
Our research strategy | Cancer Research UK
Over the past 120 years, our work has revolutionised what we know about cancer and how we can beat it. Our research strategy builds on what's already been achieved and sets out how we'll work with our world-class research community towards a better future.