Cancer is a condition where cells grow and divide uncontrollably in a certain part of the body. These cells can spread to and destroy other parts of the body, including organs. 

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Heartburn occurs when stomach acid travels back up the tube that connects your stomach to your mouth, and it can be very uncomfortable. Certain foods are known to trigger heartburn, but which ones?

 Foods that cause heartburn

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If you have gout or are at risk of developing gout, there are certain foods and drinks you should limit your intake of. Find out what food and drinks may trigger gout or a flare-up of the condition. 


Foods to avoid with gout

Does gout affect your feet, and if so, what are the symptoms, what causes it and when should you see a doctor? 


Does gout affect your feet?

Anal cancer is a rare type cancer of that affects the end of the bowel (anus). Its symptoms include bleeding from the bottom, or lumps and itchiness in and around the anus. 


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NHS Choices information about anal cancer, with links to other useful resources.

Anal cancer

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Skin cancer is one of the commonest cancers worldwide. There are 2 main types: melanoma and non-melonoma. Melanoma is less common and tends to be more serious.

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Lung cancer is a common type of cancer that often causes no symptoms in its early stages. Smoking is the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, but other risk factors include exposure to certain chemicals, age and a family history of lung cancer.


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Breast cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the breast. It's more common for people born as females to get breast cancer, but anyone can develop the condition.

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Bladder cancer is a form of cancer that begins in the lining of the bladder, an organ that stores pee. The most common symptom of bladder cancer is having blood in your pee. 


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Bladder cancer is where a growth of abnormal tissue, known as a tumour, develops in the lining of the bladder. In some cases, the tumour spreads into the surrounding muscles.

Bladder cancer

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Blood cancer is a form of cancer that affects how blood cells are produced and how they work. There are 3 main types: leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. 


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Bone cancer is a form of cancer that affects the bones. It often develops in bones in the upper arms or legs. It’s not clear what causes it, but you may be at increased risk if you’d had radiotherapy.


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Find everything you need to know about Bone Cancer (Sarcoma) including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, with links to other useful resources.

Bone cancer (sarcoma)

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Bowel cancer is a form of cancer that begins in the large bowel. It is sometimes called colon cancer or rectal cancer. The main symptoms include blood in your poo, tummy pain or bloating, and changes to how often you poo. 


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Bowel cancer is a general term for cancer that begins in the large bowel. Bowel cancer is sometimes called colon cancer or rectal cancer.

Bowel cancer

bowel-cancer

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Not all breast changes mean you have breast cancer, but it's important to know what symptoms to be aware of.

Breast cancer awareness

Cancer of the uterus is cancer of the womb. The main symptom is unusual bleeding from the vagina, especially for people who have been through the menopause. 


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Cancer of the womb (uterus) is a common cancer of the female reproductive system that often causes abnormal vaginal bleeding.

Cancer of the womb (uterus)

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If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with cancer, finding the right support is important. This can help you to better cope with the impact of the condition on your life.  


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Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body begin to reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue.

Cancer

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Cancer treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy. The type of treatment given for a specific cancer may depend on the type of cancer you have and if it has spread to other parts of the body. 


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Cervical cancer is cancer that affects the lower part of the womb, called the cervix. It’s more common in people with a cervix who are 30 to 45 and sexually active. 


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Cervical cancer is an uncommon type of cancer that develops in a woman's cervix. The cervix is the entrance to the womb from the vagina.

Cervical cancer

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Gallbladder cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the gallbladder, an organ that sits below the liver. Bile duct cancer (or cholangiocarcinoma) is cancer that develops in the bile ducts. Bile ducts are narrow tubes that run from the liver to the small intestine. 


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Cancer of the bile duct is a rare but aggressive type of cancer that begins near the liver.

Bile duct cancer

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Gallbladder cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the gallbladder, an organ that sits below the liver. Bile duct cancer (or cholangiocarcinoma) is cancer that develops in the bile ducts. Bile ducts are narrow tubes that run from the liver to the small intestine. 

Kidney cancer is a type of cancer that affects the kidneys. It often causes no symptoms in its early stages, but can lead to blood in your pee and back pain as it progresses. There are several different types of kidney cancer, but the most common is renal cell carcinoma.


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Kidney cancer is the eighth most common cancer in adults in the UK. About 9,300 people are diagnosed with kidney cancer each year.

Kidney cancer

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Kidney cancer is a type of cancer that affects the kidneys. It often causes no symptoms in its early stages, but can lead to blood in your pee and back pain as it progresses. There are several different types of kidney cancer, but the most common is renal cell carcinoma.

Leukaemia is cancer of the blood cells. It affects the parts of body that make blood cells – bone marrow and lymph nodes. Leukaemia causes abnormal blood cells to form, which don’t act in the same way as healthy blood cells. Four main types of leukaemia exist. 


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Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. Over 41,000 people are diagnosed with the condition every year in the UK.

Lung cancer

Mouth cancer can appear anywhere in the mouth, including the lips, gums, tongue or roof of the mouth. Your risk of mouth cancer is higher if you smoke or drink alcohol. 


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Mouth cancer (also known as oral cancer) is when an abnormal group of cells, known as a tumour, develops on the surface of the tongue, mouth, lips or gums.

Mouth cancer

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Nose cancer is also known as nasal cancer. It affects the space behind and inside the nose. It's a rare type of cancer that can cause symptoms like nosebleeds, constantly-blocked nose and not being able to smell things well.


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Find everything you need to know about Nasal And Sinus Cancer including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, with links to other useful resources.

Nasal and sinus cancer

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Oesophageal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the pipe that carries food from your mouth to your stomach (oesophagus). Symptoms of oesophageal cancer include problems swallowing, heartburn and feeling sick. 


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Cancer of the oesophagus, also known as oesophageal cancer, is an uncommon but serious type of cancer that affects the oesophagus (gullet).

Oesophageal cancer

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Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the 2 egg-producing glands that sit on either side of the womb. It’s more common in people who have reached the menopause, but it’s exact cause isn't known. 


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Cancer of the ovary affects more than 6,500 women in the UK each year. It is the fifth most common cancer among women.

Ovarian cancer

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Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the 2 egg-producing glands that sit on either side of the womb. It’s more common in people who have reached the menopause, but it’s exact cause isn't known.

Pancreatic cancer can affect any part of the pancreas, an organ that sits below the stomach. Its cause is not fully understood, but your risk may be higher if you have already have a condition that affects the pancreas, like chronic pancreatitis,. 

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Pancreatic cancer can be hard to diagnose and treat. Learn more about cancer of the pancreas, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Pancreatic cancer

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Penile cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects the penis. It can develop anywhere on the penis and tends to affect people aged over 50. Penile cancer can be treated, but the exact treatment needed depends on the size of the affected area and if the cancer has spread.


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Penile cancer is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the skin or tissues of the penis. There are less than 550 new cases each year in the UK.

Penile cancer

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Prostate cancer is cancer that affects the prostate gland, which sits in the pelvis, between the bladder and penis. It can cause symptoms, such as finding it hard to pee or needing to pee more. If you have a prostate, your risk of developing prostate cancer increases as you gets older. 


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Man wearing prostate cancer awareness ribbon (credit - Image Source)

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with over 40,000 new cases diagnosed every year.

Prostate cancer

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Prostate cancer is cancer that affects the prostate gland, which sits in the pelvis, between the bladder and penis. It can cause symptoms, such as finding it hard to pee or needing to pee more. If you have a prostate, your risk of developing prostate cancer increases as you gets older. 

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Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Non-melanoma skin cancer refers to a group of cancers that slowly develop in the upper layers of the skin.

Skin cancer (non-melanoma)

Stomach cancer can develop in any part of the stomach. It often causes symptoms like heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux, but its symptoms aren't always easy to spot. Stomach cancer is sometimes treatable.

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Find everything you need to know about Stomach Cancer including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, with links to other useful resources.

Stomach cancer

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Testicular cancer is a rare cancer that starts in the testicles or testes – small, round sex organs that sit inside the scrotum. Testicular cancer can be treated if caught early enough.


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Find everything you need to know about Testicular Cancer including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, with links to other useful resources.

Testicular cancer

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Throat cancer is any cancer that starts in your voice box, vocal cords, food pipe, wind pipe or pharynx. Throat cancers are relatively rare and can often be treated.

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Find everything you need to know about Laryngeal (Larynx) Cancer including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, with links to other useful resources.

Laryngeal (larynx) cancer

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Thyroid cancer is cancer that develops in the thyroid gland – a butterfly-shaped glans that sits at the front of your neck. Symptoms include a painless neck lump or swelling, sore throat, hoarse voice and swollen glands. Thyroid cancer can also make it hard to swallow. 


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Thyroid cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects the thyroid gland, a small gland at the base of the neck. 

Thyroid cancer

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Vaginal cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects the vagina – the passage that leads from the neck of the womb (cervix) to the vulva. Common symptoms include bleeding between periods or after the menopause, an ongoing itch or a lump in the vagina.

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Cancer of the vagina is a rare type of cancer. There are around 250 new cases of vaginal cancer diagnosed in the UK each year.

Vaginal cancer

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Vulval cancer is a type of cancer that affects the lips surrounding the vagina, the clitoris and the glands on either side of the vagina. It’s a rare form of cancer that's often treatable. 

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Cancer of the vulva is a rare type of cancer with less than 1,200 new cases being diagnosed each year in the UK.

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