Watch: Chemotherapy explained videos

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Published: 01 June 2026

Watch these British Sign Language enabled videos about chemotherapy. In this video, Dr Olubukola Ayodele (Consultant Medical Oncologist) and Paige Mitchell (Lead Chemotherapy Sister) talk about what is chemotherapy and answer common questions.



Chemotherapy side effects

Chemotherapy can cause a variety of side effects, but everyone’s experience is different. In this video, Dr Olubukola Ayodele (Consultant Medical Oncologist) and Paige Mitchell (Lead Chemotherapy Sister) explain common side effects of chemotherapy.



Mouth problems during cancer treatment - tips to protect your mouth

Mouth problems are common during cancer treatment, but there are things that can help. In this video, Paige Mitchell, Lead Chemotherapy Sister, explains mouth problems during cancer treatment and eating and drinking tips. We also hear from Mariam, who shares her experience of mouth problems during cancer treatment and what helped her.



Avoiding infection during cancer treatment

Cancer treatment can lower your immune system and increase the risk of infection. In this video, Dr Olubukola Ayodele, Consultant Medical Oncologist, explains what an infection is, why chemotherapy increases the risk of infection and how to reduce the risk of infection.



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