Gastrointestinal means the sarcoma starts in the digestive system (the gastrointestinal tract). Stromal means it develops from the interstitial cells of Cajal that play a role in the movement of the ...

If you’ve been affected by cancer and want to help shape the future of research, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re ...

Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). NHL is a type of blood cancer that affects white blood cells called lymphocytes . It is a cancer of the lymphatic system ...

Ascites (pronounced aye-site-eez) is the medical name for a build up of fluid in the tummy (abdomen). If the ascites is caused by cancer it can also be called malignant ascites. Unfortunately having ...

CT colonography is a test that uses CT scans to check the large bowel (colon) and back passage (rectum). It’s also called a CTC or a virtual colonoscopy. You have this test as an outpatient in the CT ...

Survival for brain and spinal cord tumours depends on different factors. So no one call tell you exactly how long you will live. These are general statistics based on large groups of people. Remember, ...

Womb cancer is sometimes called endometrial cancer. The endometrium is the lining of the womb. Endometrial cancer is the most common type of womb cancer. The most common symptom of womb cancer is ...

Invasive lobular breast cancer is the second most common type of breast cancer. It is also known as invasive lobular carcinoma. Around 15 in every 100 breast cancers (around 15%) are invasive lobular ...

Mushrooms are often talked about as a treatment for cancer. There is currently not enough evidence to say that any type of mushroom can prevent or cure cancer. Mushrooms are part of the fungus family ...

Early cervical cancers and pre cancerous cell changes don't usually have symptoms. Not everyone diagnosed with cervical cancer will have symptoms. That's why it's important to attend regular cervical ...

There are many different types of tests or scans you might have to find out if you have cancer. The type you need depends on the symptoms you have and the part of the body affected. You might also ...

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