Blood cancer
‘Blood cancer’ is the term we use to describe the many different cancers that affect the blood, bone marrow, or lymphatic system.
Types of cancer
Don’t get scared,
get checked
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Cervical cancer
Six women in Scotland are diagnosed with cervical cancer every week so having your smear test could save your life – it can stop cancer before it starts.
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Lung cancer
The earlier lung cancer is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat. So, if you’re worried, don’t delay getting checked.
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Breast cancer
Breast cancer remains the most common cancer in Scottish women but you’re five times more likely to survive it if it’s caught in its earliest stage.
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Bowel cancer
When bowel cancer is found early, it increases your chances of being cured and living well again. In fact, 9 out of 10 people beat it.
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Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer affects 1 in 10 men in Scotland and the risk of developing it increases with age.
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Skin cancer
Around 1,200 cases of malignant melanoma are reported every year in Scotland. It is easier to treat if caught early.
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Head and neck cancers
This is a term that doctors use to cover a range of cancers that occur around the head, neck, throat and mouth.
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Oesophageal cancer
Oesophageal cancer is a type of cancer that can affect your oesophagus, or gullet, the tube that carries food from your throat to your stomach.
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Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer affecting women, but the early symptoms aren’t always recognised.
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Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that can affect your pancreas, a part of the digestive system that sits next to your liver.
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Stomach cancer
The early symptoms of stomach cancer are easily confused with other conditions. Around 600 cases are diagnosed in Scotland every year.
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Other types of cancer
Alternatively, if you're not sure what you’re looking for, or the cancer you want to know more about isn't listed above, visit NHS Inform.