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Information from Bupa on cancer
Cervical cancer awareness
Being aware of common symptoms and having regular smear tests can help detect any problems early and prevent cervical cancer.
Bowel cancer
Your risk of developing bowel cancer may be increased by having a diet that is low in fibre, fruit and vegetables and high in red and processed meats.
Understand how you can make simple changes to your diet to boost your fibre intake and help reduce your risk.
Leukaemia
Although cancer in childhood is rare, leukaemia is the most common type among children. There are several types of leukaemia, all of which are treated differently.
- Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
- Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
- Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)
- Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML)
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Bowel cancer risk assessment
Find out how your lifestyle is affecting your personal risk of developing bowel cancer.
Breast cancer risk assessment
If you know the causes of breast cancer, you can take positive steps to reduce your risk if necessary. With a few details about your lifestyle and 10 minutes of your time, our free online health check can help you to identify your personal risk of breast cancer.
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