Preparing for treatment

Here is advice to help you organise things like work, benefits, childcare and pet care before starting treatment.

Financial issues can cause worry if you become ill. Find information on financial matters including pensions, mortgages, insurance and benefits.

Knowing how cancer treatment may affect your work can be difficult. Find out more about the decisions you may need to make in the future.

Cancer and its treatment often disrupt family life and normal routines. As a result, your childcare needs may change and you may need more support to look after your children.

It can be difficult to look after a pet when you have cancer and you may need to plan for their care. Find out who can help with your pet care.

If you have cancer and also look after someone, you may have many different feelings that may come and go.

Cancer can make managing practical tasks such as housework, shopping, washing and dressing more difficult. We have tips to help.

Cancer or cancer treatment may make travelling more difficult. There are some things you will need to think about before you travel.

If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you may be able to get free or discounted travel fares. You may also be able to get a Blue Badge to help with parking costs.

Talking to healthcare staff can help you get the information and support you need.

If you have a heart condition this may affect the cancer treatment you have or how it is planned.

After a cancer diagnosis, many people find that following a healthy balanced diet and staying active helps give them back a sense of control.