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Worried about symptoms?

Click here for more about the signs and symptoms you should be looking out for, as well as what to do if you spot something.

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About Cancer Section

You are in the "About Cancer" section of our website. These pages provide basic and easy to understand information for anyone affected by cancer in the Greater Manchester & Cheshire area. To continue, click on a 'tab' along the top of the screen or choose an option below.

About cancer...

>>Click here for further basic information on cancer - for example, what it is, what causes it , who gets it and how you can make small changes that may help to prevent it .....

Need help & support?

>>Go to our Help & Support Section to find out about local sources of information, local and national support groups and other useful organisations.

Living with cancer?

>>Click here if you are living with cancer or know someone who is. Cancer affects different people in different ways. You may feel all sorts of emotions – we may be able to help.



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