Your treatment options

Your doctors may tell you there are different options for your treatment. Having the right information will help you make the right decision for you.
Your multidisciplinary team (MDT)

A team of health professionals will work with you to plan the treatment that is best for you.

Making treatment decisions
It is good to think about the possible benefits and disadvantages of cancer treatment to help you make the right decision for you.
Giving your consent

Your doctors will not be able to give you any treatment until you have given your consent. You will usually need to sign a form to say that you agree.

Getting a second opinion
Doctors will plan treatment using national guidelines. But you may still want another medical opinion.
Questions to ask your healthcare team
We have some suggestions about the types of questions you could ask your healthcare team to help you make treatment decisions.
Personalised medicine

Personalised medicine uses information about the genetic make-up of a cancer to plan treatments that target specific changes in the cancer cells.

If a treatment is not available
If a treatment or drug is not available on the NHS, there may be other ways you can access it.
Pregnancy

Being diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy can be hard. We have information about treatment you may have, and how to cope with the emotional and practical issues you may experience.

How we can help

Macmillan Cancer Support Line
The Macmillan Support Line offers confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. If you need to talk, we'll listen.
0808 808 00 00
7 days a week, 8am - 8pm
Email us
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Online Community
An anonymous network of people affected by cancer which is free to join. Share experiences, ask questions and talk to people who understand.
Help in your area
What's going on near you? Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you live.