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 ...

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International Coffee Day is on 1 October. If you’re a big coffee drinker and want to try something different, here’s a ...

New research reveals that 40% of people with cancer in the UK have struggled to access treatment or care because of where they live. More needs to be done to make cancer care fair. As a GP, it really ...

At Macmillan, we research the changing needs of people living with cancer and the people who support them. We do this to help us deliver services and campaigns, and do whatever it takes to support ...

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 ...

G-CSF is a type of protein called a growth factor. It is used to increase the number of white blood cells in the blood. It is best to read this information with our general information about the type ...

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

Building on our success with the Recovery Package, we're committed to delivering personalised care for people living with cancer. Personalised Care and Support Planning (PCSP) helps people living with ...

If you have eating problems, you will usually be supported by a speech and language therapist (SLT). They can teach you exercises and techniques to help you chew and swallow. You may also see a ...

Find out about the different types of cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, tests and treatment.

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 ...