When someone close to you has been diagnosed with cancer, you may find you have many different feelings. Get information to help you support your loved one. Your feelings when someone has cancer When ...

The womb (uterus) is a pear-shaped organ where a baby is carried during pregnancy. The womb (uterus) is a pear-shaped organ where a baby is carried during pregnancy. It is low in the pelvis (the area ...

The pituitary gland is a small, oval-shaped gland at the base of the brain, behind the bridge of the nose. It is below the nerves that lead to and from the eyes. These are called the optic nerves. The ...

Secondary breast cancer is when cancer cells spread from the breast to other parts of the body. Cancer that starts in the breast is called primary breast cancer. Secondary breast cancer is also called ...

Lace-up your hiking boots or walking shoes and go the distance for Macmillan. Whether you choose to take part in a Macmillan organised event or do your own challenge, we have everything to help you ...

There are many different types of brain tumour. Primary brain tumours start in the brain and are usually named after the cell they develop from, or the part of the brain they start in. The most common ...

In the UK, the NHS cancer workforce faces long-standing pressures. One barrier to solving this issue is the lack of a clear definition of the cancer workforce. Electronic Staff Record (ESR) represents ...

Use the search tool to find local cancer support services near you. Results come from our trusted partner, Cancer Care Map. Enter your full UK postcode to get the most accurate results (for example, ...

An ultrasound scan uses sound waves to build up a picture of the internal organs. It can also be used to guide a a biopsy Depending on the type of ultrasound you are having, it may be done by a doctor ...

Run 13.1 miles through the pristine, winding streets of historic Oxford. The route begins in the city centre and passes through Old Marston village, the River Cherwell, Oxford University’s impressive ...

Polycythaemia vera (PV) is a type of blood cancer that affects the bone marrow. Bone marrow is where blood cells are made. In PV, the body makes too many red blood cells. This can make the blood ...