Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MWA) are both treatments to the liver. RFA uses radio waves and MWA uses microwaves. You might have these treatments for a neuroendocrine tumour ...

You usually start by seeing your GP. They will examine you and might refer you for tests or to a specialist. If the tests show that you have a cancer, you have more tests to find out how big it is and ...

Cancer of the tonsil is a rare type of head and neck cancer. Cancer happens when abnormal cells start to divide and grow in an uncontrolled way. Symptoms often include a painless neck lump and a sore ...

Cancer of the tonsil develops in the part of the throat just behind your mouth, called the oropharynx. It is a type of head and neck cancer. The main treatments for tonsil cancer are surgery, ...

Trans arterial embolisation (TAE) is a treatment to the liver. A specialist doctor injects a substance such as a gel or tiny beads to block the liver's blood supply. It is also called hepatic artery ...

PRRT is a possible treatment for some NETs that start in the pancreas or the digestive system. It is not a treatment for NECs. Radioisotope therapy uses radioactive medicines to treat some cancer ...

Neuroendocrine cancers are a group of cancers. They develop in cells of the neuroendocrine system. They can develop in different parts of the body, such as the stomach, bowel, pancreas or lungs. Your ...

Cancer Research UK is the largest cancer research organisation in the world outside the USA. We fund research on all aspects of cancer from its causes to prevention and treatment. We are committed to ...

The main treatment for cancer that starts in the ear canal, middle and inner ear or the bone is surgery and radiotherapy. Radiotherapy is often given after surgery. Some people may have it instead of ...

Your recovery depends on the type of surgery you have and your general health. After surgery to remove the testicle, most people can go back to normal activities after 2 weeks. But removing lymph ...

You might earn less when having cancer because you have to work fewer hours or stop working. You might also have extra expenses, such as heating costs. There are government benefits that you might ...

How you feel after your bowel (colon) cancer operation depends on what type of surgery you have. After a big operation, you might wake up in the intensive care unit (ICU) or high dependency unit (HDU) ...