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 a person’s cancer to plan treatment. It is sometimes called precision medicine.
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.

Get help with money and work

If you’re worried about how cancer might affect things like money and work, Macmillan is here to help.
Find out more

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. 

 

Call us on 0808 808 00 00
8am to 8pm. It's free to call from landlines and mobiles within the UK.
Email us
Get in touch via this form
Chat online
Every day 8am - 8pm.
Online Community

Chat online anonymously to others who understand what you are going through. Our community is available 24/7 and has dedicated forums where you can get advice and ask our experts.
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.