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  1. Pancreatic cancer

    The causes of pancreatic cancer are unknown, but smokers are at greater risk.

  2. Brain surgery

    Brain surgery is performed for a number of reasons, including alterations in brain tissue, brain blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid.

  3. Bowen's disease

    Bowen's disease produces persistent red scaly patches on the skin that are neither sore nor itchy.

  4. Cancer in children

    In children, the genetic changes that cause cancer are not due to lifestyle but are more likely to be random and difficult to predict.

  5. Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that can develop decades after exposure to asbestos.

  6. Cancer explained

    There are about 200 different types of cancer and most areas of the body can be affected.

  7. Thyroid cancer

    Anyone can develop thyroid cancer, regardless of age or gender.

  8. Testicular cancer

    Early diagnosis and treatment can cure almost all cases of testicular cancer.

  9. Stomach and oesophageal cancers

    The symptoms of stomach cancer are usually vague and can be common to other medical conditions.

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