Stage 1 means that the cancer is only in the neck of the womb (cervix). The main treatment is surgery. You may, very rarely, also have combined radiotherapy and chemotherapy (chemoradiotherapy). What ...

The stage of a cancer tells you about its size and whether it has spread. The type means the type of cell the cancer started from. The grade means how abnormal the cells look under the microscope.

Signet cell cancer is a rare type of cancer, also called signet ring cell cancer. It most often starts in glandular cells that line your stomach. But it can also develop in other parts of your body.

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 ...

Myeloproliferative neoplasms are a group of rare disorders of the bone marrow that cause an increase in the number of blood cells. You may also hear doctors call them MPN or myeloproliferative ...

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 ...

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is a type of blood cancer. Chemotherapy is the main treatment. We know that your child being diagnosed with cancer can be devastating. It's common to feel ...

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 type of cancer tells you what type of cell the cancer started in. Most mouth and oropharyngeal cancers start in squamous cells and are called squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Other types of mouth ...

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 ...

Survival for Hodgkin lymphoma is generally good, particularly if you are diagnosed early. Survival depends on many factors. No one can tell you exactly how long you will live. Below are general ...