Stages of cancer Staging is a way of describing the size of a cancer and whether it has spread into nearby lymph nodes or to other parts of the body. You might hear about the TNM system …

Stage 4 lung cancer Stage 4 is part of the number staging system. It uses the TNM system to divide cancers into stages. There are 4 stages of lung cancer, numbered from 1 to 4.

Stage 4 bowel cancer Stage 4 bowel (colon and rectal) cancer means the cancer has spread to other parts of the body such as the liver or lungs. Treatment depends on if it started in the …

Stage 4 melanoma skin cancer Stage 4 means the melanoma has spread further than the nearby lymph nodes . This means the cancer is advanced. Treatment aims to control the cancer and …

Stage 4 stomach cancer means your cancer has spread through the outer lining of your stomach and into nearby organs or tissues. Or it has spread to distant body parts. Doctors use different …

Stage 4 breast cancer Stage 4 means that the cancer has spread to another part of the body. It is also called advanced cancer or secondary breast cancer. The aim of treatment is to control the …

Mar 27, 2024 · Stage 4 womb cancer The stage of a cancer tells you how big the tumour is and how far it has spread. Stage 4 means the cancer has spread to another area of the body.

Stage 4 pancreatic cancer Stage 4 is part of the number staging system. It may also be called advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer. The aim of treatment is to help control or prevent …

Survival depends on many factors including the stage and type of your lung cancer.

The final days of life What happens in the last days of life is different for everyone. But it can help carers and relatives to know a little about what to expect. Common concerns Knowing that you …