Understanding cancer
Learn more about the different types of cancer and staying healthy
The Christie produces a lot of information about the different types of cancers, the different treatments available and everything else you need to know if you are a patient here.
Find some resources below to learn more about cancer and how you can keep yourself as healthy as possible if you're a cancer patient.
Types of cancer
By no means a single disease with a single treatment, there are over 200 types of cancer - each has its own name and treatment.
Cancer treatments
Different cancers need different types of treatments, and sometimes a combination of treatments. Read more about the cancer treatments we offer at The Christie.
Patient booklets
We produce a range of patient information that covers various aspects of cancer and cancer treatments. Booklets are free to patients coming to The Christie.
Chemotherapy and immunotherapy information sheets
We offer a number of chemotherapy and immunotherapy information sheets about individual systemic anti-cancer treatments.
About medical research
At The Christie, we deliver the best possible research into cancer treatment and care.
Staying healthy
Read some information about how you can keep yourself as healthy as possible during cancer treatment, including some helpful links and contact details for further information and advice.