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  • Cancer Types

    Cancer Types

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    Here you can find information about some of the most common types of cancer, including how they start and how they are treated. 

    • Bladder
    • Bowel
    • Breast
    • Kidney
    • Leukaemia
    • Liver
    • Lung
    • Lymphoma
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    • Oesophagus
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    Taking care of yourself while living with cancer is important. Here you can find information on ways to help you stay active, manage your diet and keep your symptoms in check—all while living with cancer. Click on the symptom or wellbeing topic you wish to learn more about.

    • Cancer-related fatigue
    • Constipation
    • Diarrhoea
    • Difficulty eating and digesting food
    • Difficulty swallowing
    • Healthy eating
    • Mouth symptoms
    • Pain management
    • Peripheral neuropathy
    • Saving time in the kitchen
    • Skin symptoms
    • Smell changes
    • Staying active with cancer
    • Trouble sleeping
    • Understanding frailty
    • Unwanted weight loss
  • Real Stories

    Real Stories

    Be inspired by stories from other people living with cancer. Everyone’s journey may be different, but they all share messages of strength, resilience and inspiration.

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  • Get Prepared

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    As you prepare for making decisions, such as which treatment to have, you might have questions. Here you can find some information to help you feel prepared going into these decisions.

    • Cancer FAQs
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    • Diversity in clinical trials
    • Fertility and family planning
    • Genes, genetics, and inherited cancers
    • Genetic testing and cancer
    • Glossary of cancer terms
    • Prehabilitation
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    • Steroid use in cancer treatment
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    When diagnosed with cancer, different people have different needs. Here you can find support and information to help you navigate different situations and challenges after a diagnosis of cancer.

    • Charities and support groups
    • Communicating what you need at work
    • Facing cancer when you’re young
    • Genetic test results
    • How to ask for help
    • Questions from loved ones
    • Sharing your diagnosis
    • Sticking to your treatment plan
    • Talking to children
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    Looking after a loved one with cancer can be tough. There may be times where you don't know what to do. Here we've shared some information that could be useful on your journey as a caregiver.

    • Caring for a loved one
    • Caring for yourself
    • Communicating in a caring way
    • How can I help
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    Find out more about the work Pfizer does with people living with cancer.

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Connecting with charities and support groups

If you or someone you know has cancer, support groups and charities can offer helpful information and connection. Some focus on specific cancers, like breast or prostate, while others support particular groups, such as patients or caregivers.
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Action Bladder Cancer UK

Committed to supporting bladder cancer patients, through raising awareness, improving early diagnosis and outcomes, and supporting research into bladder cancer

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Action Cancer

Northern Ireland’s leading cancer charity, providing cancer prevention, detection and support

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Action Kidney Cancer

The UK’s only patient-led kidney cancer charity, providing support and information to people affected by kidney cancer

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Action on Womb Cancer

Dedicated towards raising awareness of, supporting patients with, and funding research into womb cancer

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After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

An organisation and network committed to supporting people with primary and secondary breast cancer to make informed decisions

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ALK Positive UK

A community of patients, survivors and caregivers, who are facing ALK-positive lung cancer with hope

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Blood Cancer UK

A community of supporters, researchers, nurses, volunteers and campaigners, working together to transform the lives of people affected by blood cancer

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Bowel Cancer UK

The UK’s leading bowel cancer charity, formed of patients, families, doctors, nurses, scientists and politicians

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Breast Cancer Now

A research & support charity dedicated to people affected by breast cancer

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Cancer Card

Committed to providing a compassionate and personalised service that connects people affected by cancer with the right support, regardless of their background or circumstances

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Cancer Care Map

An online directory of cancer care support services across the UK—from information centres to local support groups offering transport, to mobile hairdressers or pet fostering.

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Cancer Research UK

The world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence and information

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