Cancer is a serious illness that can affect various parts of the body.
Research suggests that around one in two people will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime, with cancer of the breast, bowel, lungs and prostate among the most common.
Treatment for cancer is usually complex, and involves multiple therapies, some of which come with significant side effects, such as sickness, extreme fatigue and hair loss.
Although survival rates for cancer are always improving, the disease remains one of the most common causes of death in the UK.
Experts state that while detecting cancer early is often the best way to ensure a positive outcome, overall prevention should be a person’s top priority.
Living a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of cancer. Find out how in our tips below.
Lifestyle choices to help prevent cancer
Useful links
Information on cancer, including signs and symptoms, as well as what to do to prevent cancer, can be found by following the links below: