Cancer...
Cancer is a word that is both medical and frightening. It’s a diagnosis that dramatically changes lives. It results in battles fought in hospitals, homes, hearts and minds. Cancer is a journey marked by uncertainty, resilience, hope and perhaps acceptance. Whether you are a patient, a loved one, a caregiver, or simply someone who wants to raise awareness of cancer's issues, this site helps simplify information that can be complex to deal with.
When time becomes more precious...
Don't
- waste time on the small-stuff
- spend time on things you can't control
- put-off being tested if something doesn't feel good
- be shy to talk to your GP about embarrassing symptoms
Do
- focus on the big-stuff
- deal with the short-term
- become a warrior, share your story and help others
- redefine what success looks like (to you, to others)
Stop hiding and start shining!
UK cancer statistics...
It is predicted that by the end of 2025, some 3.5 million people in the UK will be living with cancer.
That's almost 6% of the UK population.
This year, more than 167 thousand people will die of cancer.
That's over 455 every day.
This year, more than 400 thousand new cases of cancer will be diagnosed.
That's almost 1,100 every day.
1 in 2 people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.
That's a stagering 50% of the UK population.
Latest UK Cancer prevalence estimates: Macmillan
More statistics from World Cancer Research (UK)
The World Health Organization (WHO) state that 30–50% of all cancer cases are preventable.
Learn more about these cancers...
These account for more than 50% of all diagnoses.
Download the free Book of Cancer (BoC V1). V1 deals with the UK’s top 4 cancers, which are responsible for about 50% of all UK cancer fatalities.