Also called metastasis. A tumour that has spread from the original site to another part of the body.

An organised program (using tests, examinations or other procedures) to identify disease such as cancer, or changes which may later develop into disease such as cancer, before symptoms appear.

Substance or condition that increases an individual's chances of getting a particular type of cancer.

A measure of how likely a person is to develop a disease or a side effect.

A support service funded by the government for carers to take a break from caring.

Period of time when the symptoms of the cancer reduce or disappear. A partial remission is when there has been a significant improvement in the cancer. A complete remission is when there is no evidence of active disease. This does not necessarily mean that the cancer is cured.

The return of a disease after a period of improvement.

A cancer that grows from the cells of a primary cancer that have evaded treatment.

The entrance to the back passage, through which bowel motions are passed.

A health professional (not a medical doctor) who administers radiotherapy.