What happens in the last days of life is different for everyone. But it can help carers and relatives to know a little about how things might be.

Cancer can cause fluid to collect around the lungs causing problems with breathing. This fluid build up is called a pleural effusion.

Prostate cancer is the 3rd most common cause of cancer death in males the UK, with around 12,200 deaths every year. Mortality rates for prostate cancer in the UK are highest in people aged 90+, with …

Tobacco is the largest preventable cause of cancer and death in the UK. [2,3] and one of the largest preventable causes of illness and death in the world. [2] Tobacco caused an estimated 75,800 …

Melanoma skin cancer mortality by gender and UK country Melanoma skin cancer is the 19th most common cause of cancer death in the UK, with around 2,500 deaths every year. Mortality rates are …

The latest penile cancer mortality statistics for the UK for Health Professionals. See data for sex, age, trends over time and more.

Hodgkin lymphoma is the 28th most common cause of cancer death in the UK, with around 320 deaths every year. Mortality rates are higher in males, making it the 22nd most common cause of cancer …

Lung cancer mortality statistics Lung cancer mortality by gender and UK country Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in the UK, with around 33,100 deaths every year. Mortality …

Oesophageal cancer is the 7th most common cause of cancer death in the UK, with around 7,900 deaths every year. Mortality rates are higher in males, making it the 4th most common cause of …

There were 10 million deaths from cancer worldwide in 2020, it is estimated. Lung, bowel, liver and stomach are the most common causes of cancer death worldwide, accounting for more than four in …