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Basal cell carcinoma (rodent ulcer) BCC is the most common type of skin cancer. Around 75 out of every 100 non melanoma skin cancers (around 75%) are BCCs. They develop from basal cells and these are ...

Tests for blood clots If your doctor thinks you might have a DVT, they ask you to have some tests. This can include: blood tests an ultrasound scan of the arm or leg If they want to check whether you ...

What is prehabilitation? Prehabilitation or prehab means getting ready for cancer treatment in whatever time you have before it starts. It is a programme of support and advice that some NHS hospitals ...

Stage 2 breast cancer Stage 2 breast cancer means that the cancer is either in the breast or in the nearby lymph nodes or both. It is an early stage breast cancer. The stage of a cancer tells you how ...

Individual diets There are many types of diets. Some claim to cure cancer or have certain benefits. There is no strong scientific evidence for some of these claims. Some of the diets that people ask ...

Follow up for upper urinary tract urothelial cancer You have regular follow up appointments after your treatment. If the cancer hasn’t spread You usually have appointments: every 3-6 months during the ...

Photos of skin cancer Skin cancers can look very different. They might be: a spot or sore a lump a red or dark patch itchy, crusty or bleeding The earlier a skin cancer is diagnosed, the easier it is ...

Using hair dye and treatments It is best to avoid some treatments for around 6 months after finishing chemotherapy. This includes: permanent hair dyes semi permanent hair dyes bleaching perms chemical ...

Stage 1 breast cancer Stage 1 breast cancer means that the cancer is small and only in the breast tissue or it might be found in lymph nodes close to the breast. It is an early stage breast cancer.

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) DCIS is an early breast cancer. It means that some cells in the lining of the ducts of the breast tissue have started to turn into cancer cells. These cells are all ...