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Spotting cancer early saves lives

Information

These pages provide you with some information about five of the most common types of cancer and includes:

  • Signs and symptoms
  • When to visit your GP
  • Preventing cancer
  • Treatment options
  • Frequently asked questions

If you have concerns about yourself or a loved one, or if something doesn't feel quite right, it's important to make an appointment to see your GP.

About cancer

About cancer

Bowel Cancer

Bowel Cancer

Breast cancer

Breast cancer

Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer

Lung cancer

Lung cancer

Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer

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Why spotting cancer early is important

Early diagnosis of cancer can lead to treatment that can save lives. Cancer that’s diagnosed at an early stage, before it has spread is more likely to be treated successfully. Find out more about spotting cancer early here.

Cancer screening saves lives

Taking advantage of regular cancer screening programmes available to you can significantly improve the chances of catching any cancers in their early, and therefore more easily treatable, stages. There are three types of cancer screening for adults in England, breast, bowel and cervical. Find out more here.

Get involved in the YouScreen study

YouScreen is a research study that will offer women and people with a cervix in north and east London the opportunity to take a self-sample for cervical screening. Click here to find out more about taking part.