About Cancer

Cancer is a major health issue in the UK. Around one person in three will develop a cancer at sometime in their life. One in four will also die from cancer, making it the second most common cause of death after circulatory disease. Cancer survival rates are increasing, however, with half of people diagnosed with cancer now surviving for five years.

Further information:

• Cancer theme pages - information about national policy, developments in cancer services and care and sources of data
• Macmillan Cancer Support - if you or someone you know is affected by cancer and you would like more information, support or advice. A list of other cancer charities is also available on our links page
• About Trent Cancer Registry - information about our work, to access local data and publications and to contact us
• Gynaecological cancers - information about our role as lead registry for gynaecological cancers in England, access to the 'Cervical Screening and Cancer e-Atlas' and to other sources of information about this group of cancers