What is cancer? Find out about what cancer is including an educational video and detailed information sheet. Advanced cancer - cancer that has spread Cancer that has come back or is spreading is called advanced cancer. Bladder cancer Bladder cancer begins in the cells inside the bladder, the part of the body which holds the pee (uri… Blood cancer There are many types of blood cancer. The main types are leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Bone cancer Bone cancer, also called primary bone cancer, begins in the bones or cartilage. Bowel cancer Bowel cancer is cancer in any part of the large bowel, which includes the colon and rectum. Brain tumours A brain tumour is the growth of abnormal cells in a part of the brain. Breast cancer Breast cancer forms in the cells of the breast tissue. It can occur in women and, rarely, in men. Ductal carcinoma in situ Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is the earliest form of breast cancer. It is also called pre-invasiv… Cervical cancer Cervical cancer begins in the cervix, which is part of the female reproductive system. Gynaecological cancers Gynaecological cancers are cancers of the female reproductive organs, including uterine cancer, ovar… Head and neck cancers Head and neck cancer is a term for many cancers that start in the head and neck. Lung cancer Lung cancer is cancer of some of the cells in part of the lungs and begins in the lining of the airw… Kidney cancer Kidney cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in one or both kidneys. Melanoma of the skin Melanoma of the skin is the most serious of the three common types of skin cancer. Show more types of cancer
