The stage of a cancer tells you how big it is and if it has spread. The tests and scans you have to diagnose your cancer will give some information about the stage. But your doctor might not be able ...

The treatment you have depends on what type of neuroendocrine cancer you have. And it depends on where it is, its size and whether it has spread (the stage). These cancers grow at different rates. For ...

Large bowel and rectal neuroendocrine cancers are also called colorectal neuroendocrine cancers. They are cancers that start in the neuroendocrine cells of the large bowel (colon) or back passage ...

Stomach neuroendocrine cancers develop in the neuroendocrine cells of the stomach. Your healthcare team might call them stomach neuroendocrine neoplasms (stomach NENs). But neuroendocrine cancer and ...

Primary bone cancer is very rare. It is much more likely that some other problem is causing your symptoms. But it's important to get any symptoms checked out by your GP. Cancer can also spread to your ...

Macmillan provides small one-off payments for people with cancer who have a low income and low savings. The grants can help with practical needs caused by cancer or its treatment. You can use the ...

Cancer of the tonsil is a rare type of head and neck cancer. Cancer happens when abnormal cells start to divide and grow in an uncontrolled way. Symptoms often include a painless neck lump and a sore ...

Neuroendocrine cancers are a group of cancers that start in the neuroendocrine system. Doctors might also call them neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs). But the terms mean the same thing. There are 2 key ...

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Your recovery depends on the type of surgery you have and your general health. After surgery to remove the testicle, most people can go back to normal activities after 2 weeks. But removing lymph ...

Lung cancer screening aims to find lung cancer early. This is when there are more treatment options available and there is the best chance of treating it successfully. In the UK, the National ...

You may qualify for government benefits if you have cancer or care for someone with cancer. If you have a disability or your cancer is advanced, you might also qualify for certain benefits. Help is ...