Breast Cancer Information

Information on Breast Cancer: The causes of breast cancer It is now known that hereditary factors are responsible for a small percentage of the incidences of breast cancer. These are brought about by a faulty gene, which is passed on from one generation to the next. You should contact your doctor if you are concerned … Read more

Brain Cancer Information

Information on Brain Cancer: Types of brain tumour Brain tumours are categorised by the type of brain cell they developed from and their position within the brain. The symptoms of a particular type of tumour can vary greatly, depending upon which part of the brain it is growing in – as different parts of the … Read more

Bowel Cancer / Colorectal Cancer Information

Information on Bowel Cancer and Cancer of the Colon and Rectum: The cause of bowel cancer It is thought that a high incidence of bowel cancer can be linked to our diet. A diet that is low in fibre and high in animal fat and protein is likely to increase the risk of developing bowel … Read more

Bladder Cancer Information

Information on Bladder Cancer: Types of bladder cancer The vast majority of bladder cancers begin in the lining of the bladder, or urothelium. Urothelial cell cancers come in many different forms, ranging from large growths in the wall of the bladder, which require major surgery, to small growths on the inside of the bladder, which … Read more