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Cancer

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.

Cancer

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Skin cancer
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Lung cancer
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Breast cancer
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Anal cancer
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Bladder cancer
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Blood cancer
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Bone cancer
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Bowel cancer
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Cancer of uterus
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Cancer support
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Cancer treatment
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Cervical cancer
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Gallbladder and bile duct cancer
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Kidney cancer
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Leukaemia
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Liver cancer
Taking a saliva sample with a cotton bud
Mouth cancer
Doctor with patient looking at her nose
Nose cancer
3D Illustration of Human Digestive System
Oesophageal cancer
Woman in grey t-shirt, focus on human reproduction system
Ovarian cancer
D Illustration of Human Body Organs and pancreas
Pancreatic cancer
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Penis cancer
Man wearing prostate cancer awareness ribbon
Prostate cancer
Medical x-ray illustration of stomach cancer with tumor
Stomach cancer
Red and yellow pool billiard balls to show testicles testicular cancer
Testicular cancer
Senior woman at doctor's office.
Throat cancer
Anatomic study model of thyroid gland and stethoscope on blue background
Thyroid cancer
Nurse and cancer patient receiving vaginal cancer treatment
Vaginal cancer
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Vulval cancer

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