Support with Cancer

What is cancer?
Cancer is a group of conditions where the body's cells begin to grow and reproduce in an uncontrollable way. These cells can then invade and destroy healthy tissue, including organs.

Cancer sometimes begins in one part of the body before spreading to other parts. This process is known as metastasis.

Spotting signs of cancer
Some changes to your body can be a sign of cancer and it is important to get them checked out by a doctor. Go to Signs and symptoms of cancer for information on spotting cancer.

How common is cancer?
Cancer is a common condition. Around 298,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed each year in the UK alone. More than one in three people will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime.

The most common cancers are:
 * breast cancer
 * prostate cancer
 * lung cancer
 * bowel cancer
 * bladder cancer
 * uterine (womb) cancer

Treatments
Treatments for cancer include surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Waiting times
Currently, all patients referred with suspected cancer by their GP have a maximum two-weeks wait to see a specialist.

Cancer patients should wait no more than 31 days from decision to treat to the start of their first treatment.

Websites:-

 * Cancer Research
 * StandUp2Cancer
 * Macmillan Cancer Support
 * Marie Curie Cancer Care

Local:-
There is support groups where ever in the world you are, many people to support you and to talk to, for more information and comfort. Many people battle Cancer everyday. you are NOT alone!

Statistics:-
Over 8 Million people find out they have Cancer Worldwide every year.

Donate and Fundraising:-
You can set up your ownJustGiving page where people can donate

or you can donate via someone else's page, though websites and also by fundraising

Shave your head and get sponsored, do a sponsored walk. get creative and have fun whilst helping to raise money for Vital research which could prevent Cancer and save lives.