A guide for people with cancer and dementia
Audiobook
Published:
01 Nov 2020
Next review:
01 Nov 2023
Edition:
2
This audiobook is about cancer and dementia. It is for anyone who has both cancer and dementia.
The audiobook explains what may happen after you are diagnosed with cancer. It also has practical advice about ways to look after yourself when you have cancer and dementia.
In this audiobook
- 1 Information about this audiobook and other support from Macmillan
- 2 Introduction
- 3 Understanding cancer and dementia
- 4 Your feelings about cancer and dementia
- 5 Dementia and treatment for cancer
- 6 Giving your consent for treatment
- 7 Planning for the future
- 8 Managing symptoms and side effects of cancer
- 9 Looking after yourself
- 10 Getting support and who can help
- 11 Palliative care
- 12 End of life
- 13 Financial help and benefits
- 14 About our information
- 15 Other ways we can help you
- 16 Other organisations
- 17 Further resources
- 18 Can you do something to help
- 19 Information about this recording
Published:
01 Nov 2020
Next review:
01 Nov 2023
Edition:
2
This audiobook is about cancer and dementia. It is for anyone who has both cancer and dementia.
The audiobook explains what may happen after you are diagnosed with cancer. It also has practical advice about ways to look after yourself when you have cancer and dementia.
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How we can help
Macmillan Support Line
The Macmillan Support Line is a free and confidential phone service for people living and affected by cancer. If you need to talk, we'll listen.
Financial guidance
Financial issues can cause worry when someone becomes ill. You may be able to claim benefits to help you in your situation. You may also be able to get financial assistance from other organisations.
Welfare rights advice and tools
There are lots of benefits that could help you after a cancer diagnosis, but the system can be confusing. Our Welfare Rights Advisors are here to help.