Just diagnosed?

Whether it’s you who’s just been diagnosed, or someone close to you|, you may be feeling shocked, numb, confused, sad, and frightened. You may be wondering what’s going to happen next, and who’s going to be there to help you through it all. All these feelings| are natural and many people who have been through what you’re going through now have experienced them too.

How we can help

A cancer diagnosis is overwhelming and many people don’t know where to turn. We can help you:

• find out about tests you may need
• understand more about the type of cancer you have
• make sense of the treatment options and possible side effects
• understand healthcare servicesand what they can offer you

Relationships and work

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with cancer, you might be wondering:

• how this will affect your family and relationships
• how to tell people
• how to cope with work and financial concerns

We're here for you every step of the way, and there are many ways we can help.|

You can contact one of our cancer support specialists, who can answer any of your questions about cancer and its treatment. They can talk to you about any aspect of living with cancer|, such as eating problems|, coping with side effects|, talking to people, and managing your work and finances. They can also tell you where a local support group| is, or how to access a counsellor|. Or you may want to join our online community| where you can share your experience and exchange tips with others.