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.

'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.

“The day after my radiotherapy treatment ends we’re travelling to Wales and staying in an Elizabethan Hall that has been converted into accommodation,” Tom advises. “It’s in the middle of nowhere, ten miles either way there is nothing. It’s idyllic. I just want to focus on doing things with my family and enjoying life.”

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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.

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.

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.

Breast cancer myths busted

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer, affecting almost 55,000 UK women each year. But not everything you hear about breast cancer is true.

What are antioxidants and why are they good for you?

"This food is high in antioxidants,” says the marketing on the pack. But what are antioxidants, and why are they good for you?

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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          Thu 9 May

          Brentwood Hospital

          This complimentary presentation event is for anyone who is concerned about blemishes on their skin and would like to explore options for treatment and would like more information regarding procedures and costings. Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the world. There are several types of non-melanoma skin cancers.