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One page that covers the following issues; What is cancer? What is the difference between an benign and malignant tumour? How common is cancer? What are the symptoms of cancer? What can you do to avoid cancer? What do I do if I think I may have cancer? How is cancer treated? Do you always die if you get cancer?
Links to pages with information on each particular cancer its treatment, the hospital team and the support available. Children's cancers Colorectal (bowel) Cervical Dermatology (skin) Ear, nose and throat Eyes Genetics (family history) Gynaecology Haematology (blood cancers) Head and neck Leukaemia Liver / Pancreas Lung Lymphoma Non-Hodgkins lymphoma Palliative care Soft tissue tumours (sarcomas) Thyroid Urology (bladder, prostate, testicles etc.) Upper GI (stomach, oesophagus) Vulva
Information on various treatments for cancer. Surgery Chemotherapy Radiotherapy Clinical Trials
This section covers issues such as; Spiritual well being Palliative care Support Groups
Macmillan Advice Service
Information about the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre based at Manchester Royal Infirmary.
Here you will find our postal address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address.
Links to a wide range of other cancer related websites.
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