Health articles

Do you want to find out more about a health condition or medical treatment? PruHealth now gives you access to general health articles provided by Dr Foster Research.

 

  • Breast Cancer

    In the UK, breast cancer currently causes more than 12,500 deaths a year, with more than 44,600 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed every 12 months.

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  • Bladder Cancer

    National Statistics UK data for 2005 reveal that the commonest cancers are breast, prostate, lung, colorectal and bladder.

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  • Cervical Cancer

    Cervical cancer forms in the tissues of the cervix, the short tube of muscle which forms the neck of the uterus (womb) and connects to the top of the vagina.

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  • Lung Cancer

    Lung cancer is the commonest fatal cancer in the UK. Each year, over 38,000 new cases are diagnosed. Around 90 per cent of lung cancer cases are caused by tobacco smoking.

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  • Prostate Cancer

    Prostate cancer accounts for nearly a quarter (24 per cent) of all new male cancer diagnoses.

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  • Testicular Cancer

    Testicular cancer is a rare cancer, but it is the commonest cancer to affect men aged between 20 to 44 years. There are nearly 2,000 cases of testicular cancer diagnosed each year in the UK, but more than 90 per cent can be cured if detected early.

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  • Coronary Angioplasty & Stenting

    Coronary angioplasty is a procedure that can make a big difference to people who suffer from heart disease such as angina.

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  • Coronary Artery Bypass Operation (CABG)

    A coronary artery bypass operation (CABG) - commonly known as a heart bypass operation - is a treatment which helps many people overcome the health threats posed by heart disease.

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