The thyroid is a small gland in the front of your neck, just below your voicebox (larynx). The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system. This system makes hormones that help control the way your ...

It is common to have many different emotions when you are told you have cancer. These can be difficult to cope with. Partners, family and friends may also have some of the same feelings. There are ...

A vestibular schwannoma is also called an acoustic neuroma. It starts in cells called Schwann cells. Schwann cells cover and support the hearing and balance nerve. Vestibular schwannomas develop from ...

A neuroendocrine tumour (NET) is a tumour that develops from cells of the neuroendocrine system. Neuroendocrine cells are similar to nerve cells, and they make chemical messengers called hormones.

The stomach is a stretchy, muscular bag that stores food and helps break it down through digestion. It is in the upper left-hand side of the tummy area (abdomen). Cancer can develop in the stomach.

There is a lot in the news about weight loss injections such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. These are sometimes called GLP-1 drugs (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists). These drugs work by ...

Our local cancer support search in partnership with the Cancer Care Map is here to help. Whether you are looking for support with being diagnosed or help with how you are feeling. It’s a simple online ...

Choose from 12 stunning locations across UK and join 35,000 fellow hikers to raise life-changing funds for people living with cancer.

Find out about the different types of cancer from A to Z, including their risk factors, symptoms, tests and treatments.

We have a range of translated cancer information in 16 languages. If you cannot find what you need you can request some translations in other languages. We also have an interpreter service on the ...

The Macmillan Support Line offers confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. If you need to talk, we’ll listen. Get support from Macmillan Buddies Sign up for a weekly ...

Cancer survival rates in the UK are as much as 25 years behind other European countries. Our analysis suggests if the UK’s survival rates matched the best in Europe, thousands more people who are ...