BBC - Health - Conditions - Types of cancer

Common types In this section we look at the most common types of cancer, their causes, main symptoms and possible treatments. If you need further or more in-depth information, please seek advice from your GP or a health professional.

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Bladder cancer Signs of this common cancer can be spotted at an early stage Bone cancer Most cases are caused by a primary cancer elsewhere in the body Brain cancer Treatments depend on the type and location of the tumour Breast cancer The most common form of cancer in women in the UK Cervical cancer Regular smear tests can detect the early stages Childhood lymphomas This disease attacks the system that helps the body fight infection	Colorectal (bowel) cancer One of the most treatable cancers if detected early Laryngeal cancer Cancer of the larynx commonly develops on the vocal chords Leukaemia This cancer of the blood affects people of all ages Lung cancer The deadliest form of cancer in the UK Oesophageal cancer Signs and symptoms of this cancer are often related to swallowing food Ovarian cancer This disease is difficult to diagnose, but there are symptoms	Pancreatic cancer This form of cancer has few signs or symptoms Prostate cancer A healthy, low-fat diet may help prevent prostate cancer Skin cancer Most types of skin cancer are easily avoided Stomach cancer This disease is more common in men, particularly in late middle age Testicular cancer Self-examination is key to early diagnosis and treatment Womb cancer Endometrial cancer rarely occurs before the menopause

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Common types