Germ cell tumours develop from germs cells. These are the cells that become sperm or eggs. The type of germ cell tumour you have depends on where in the body the tumour is. And what it looks like ...

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is a type of blood cancer that starts from white blood cells called lymphocytes in the bone marrow. Adults and children can get it but it is most often diagnosed in ...

The stage of mouth cancer tells you how big it is, its depth, and whether it has spread. The grade tells you how much the cancer cells look like normal cells. This gives your doctor an idea of how the ...

The stage of mouth cancer tells you how big it is, its depth, and whether it has spread. It helps your doctor decide the best treatment for you. TNM system stands for Tumour, Node and Metastasis. It ...

The most common symptom of Hodgkin lymphoma is a painless swelling in one or more lymph nodes. This can be in any area of the body, but the most common areas are the: Lymph nodes commonly swell if we ...

The stages of Hodgkin lymphoma tell you about the number and places in the body affected by lymphoma. Knowing the stage of Hodgkin lymphoma helps your doctor decide what treatment you need. Doctors ...

Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes. it is also called a cancer of the lymphatic system. Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer that starts in the lymphatic system.

DPD stands for dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase. It is an enzyme the liver makes that helps the body break down thymine and uracil. Thymine and uracil make up part of the structure of our genes. Uracil ...

Survival depends on many factors. No one can tell you exactly how long you will live. Below are general statistics based on large groups of people. Remember, they can’t tell you what will happen in ...

Our CTUs deliver research that impacts the care and outcomes for cancer patients in the UK and across the world. They design, coordinate and analyse clinical trials and other well-designed studies.

When you make a donation in memory to Cancer Research UK, you're making a donation in honour of your loved one that will help transform the lives of future generations. If you are paying in a gift in ...

We have a strong track record of supporting highly impactful epidemiology and behavioural research which has transformed our understanding of cancer risk factors and how to modify these to prevent ...