This section provides information on the management of various common cancers. In general, the information for each common cancer types has been split into the following categories:

The management of individual cancer types for different patients is very complex and the emphasis of one treatment over an other can vary depending on local expertise and experience. Each cancer topics section has a different list of treatment options ranging from surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormones and biological therapies. 

Our editorial panel has either written information guidance for the common cancers. For less common cancer the editorial board has selected another international website sources of quality information.

Although great emphasis has been placed on the accuracy of the information, cancernet cannot accept responsibility for errors in our pages or those hyperlinked. Furthermore, this information is not designed to provide medical advice or professional services but is intended to be for educational use only. 

The information provided is not a substitute for professional care and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. If you have, or suspect you have, a health problem you should consult your doctor. Inclusion or exclusion of any product does not imply that its use is either advocated or rejected. Use of trade names is for production identification only and does not imply endorsement.

Further general information Your doctors and specialist nurses are in an ideal position to give you relevant information on your disease and treatment as they know your individual circumstances. Cancerbackup has a help line (0808 800 1234) and a prize winning video available in English, Italian, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati & Hindi explaining Radiotherapy & Chemotherapy. Cancernet.co.uk has over 500 pages describing cancer, its management, practical tips and tool which patients, their carers and their doctors have found helpful during the cancer journey.