Understanding cancer

Cancer is not one disease, but many. It’s the name given to more than 200 different conditions, each with its own name and treatment.

Learn more about cancer, how it starts and spreads, the different types, and more.

Learn how cancer starts and how cancer spreads.

Find out more about the different cancer types, their diagnosis, their treatment, and more.

Facts and figures about cancer in NSW.

One of the most effective ways to reduce the impact of cancer is to screen regularly and detect early.

Our glossary explains common cancer terms in everyday language.

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