Close-up of a woman gently feeling her jaw. Credit: Ocskaymark

Close-up of a woman gently feeling her jaw

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.

Senior woman at doctor's office. 

Person wearing green top holding throat with laryngeal larynx cancer

Laryngeal (larynx) cancer

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What are the symptoms of tonsil cancer — and how is it treated?

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.


Doctor with patient looking at her nose (credit - Malkovstock)

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Nasopharyngeal cancer

While sun exposure has benefits, it also causes skin damage – such as sunspots and skin cancer. Get the lowdown on sun safety, so you can enjoy that sunshine.


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Safety in the sun: How to get the health benefits without the risks

What does non-melanoma skin cancer look like? Get the facts on basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, and how they’re treated.

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How to spot non-melanoma skin cancers

Everything you need to know about monkeypox – from what the rash looks like, to other symptoms, how it spreads, plus the treatments and vaccines available. 

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Monkeypox: Your guide to symptoms, how it spreads and treatments

From eczema to acne remedies to everyday painkillers - some factors can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Stop photosensitivity ruining your summer with our guide.


Photosensitivity: why your skin could be sensitive to sun

You can get heat rash (prickly heat) in hot, humid weather or when you’re dressed too warmly. Discover what treatments are available. 

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Heat rash (prickly heat): common symptoms and causes 

Your need-to-know guide to bacterial vaginosis, including symptoms, causes and treatment options.

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Bacterial vaginosis: what is it and how do you deal with it?

If your child struggles to sleep it can be hard to know what’s normal and what’s not – and it can affect family life. Solving your child’s sleep problems are as much about helping your own sleep, too. 

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Sleep problems in children: what really works

Want to remove body or facial hair? Learn the pros and cons of each option, from plucking and trimming to hair removal creams, epilating and waxing.

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Hair removal: which method is best for you?

Thyroid disease is when your thyroid gland stops working properly. Learn about the symptoms of thyroid problems, and how to deal with them.

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Thyroid problems: types, signs you have one and how to cope

Learn about the symptoms of ingrown hairs, what causes them, and how to get rid of them and stop them coming back.


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