Cancer

Being diagnosed with cancer can be devastating, but we’re here to support you through your journey. Let us dispel the myths and give you the information you need about symptoms, treatments and your wellbeing throughout. Our aim is to minimise the impact cancer can have on your lifestyle.

Cancer can be treated in a number of ways, from removal of the cancerous cells to chemotherapy; the right treatment will depend on your personal situation. It is always best to be prepared for an intervention of this nature, and a good physio regime can get you in shape for surgery, as well as aid your recovery. Early detection of cancer is always the best hope of beating it, Health Checks can form an important art of a preventative approach to cancer.

See all our cancer articles from Nuffield Health experts.

How to check your breasts

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK with almost 50,000 women diagnosed each year and around 11,500 deaths as a result of breast cancer. But more women than ever are surviving breast cancer as advances in medicine and awareness are increasing. As with all cancers, the faster breast cancer is diagnosed, the less likely it is to spread and the more chance you have of quickly getting back to living the life you love.

Professional Head of Mammography Sue Oliver and Medical Director Dr Davina Deniszczyc provide a thorough guide to checking your breasts.

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The truth about a prostate cancer diagnosis

It’s never easy to tell someone they've got cancer, but for Consultant Urologists like Mr John Donohue, the burden might be lightened if men knew more about what to expect. As we explore in this article, in most cases, there’s plenty of time to decide what your next steps will look like.

How to check a mole

In a land as often dreary as the UK, is skin cancer really a problem? Nuffield Health GP and mole expert Unnati Desai discusses the facts around skin cancer and provides a simple guide to checking your moles.

John's cancer care journey to raise awareness for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

John was diagnosed with bowel cancer in August 2022. This April, during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, he shares his journey, from diagnosis to receiving treatment from Nuffield Health at St Bartholomew’s Hospital.

'I'm glad I expressed my prostate cancer concerns'

When Tom was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 43, his long-felt suspicions had been confirmed. He was the latest in his family to be diagnosed, and the youngest.

5 myths on cancer and nutrition

Leah Mayes, a specialist dietitian based in the oncology suite at Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, is frequently asked about how diet and nutrition can influence our health by reducing our cancer risk and improving health outcomes.

Symptoms

Whatever your symptoms you should see your GP for a proper diagnosis. Some common symptoms:

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    Conditions

    Some common conditions and diseases that could match your symptoms:

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      Tests and scans

      We offer a range of tests and scans to help understand your needs. Some key tests and scans include:

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        Treatments

        Getting treated as soon as possible can be easy. Some key treatments and procedures include:

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