Cancer treatment options

You may have decisions to make about your treatment. Having the right information and support 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
Your cancer team will help you to understand your treatment options. Make sure you have all the information you need. There are different things to help you to make treatment decisions.
Cancer treatment 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
A second opinion means asking a different doctor whether they agree with your diagnosis or treatment. Find out more about what is involved.
Questions to ask your healthcare team
Asking questions about your treatment can make it easier to make 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 in your area or 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

Treatment by cancer type

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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. 

 

Call us free on 0808 808 00 00
8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. You can talk to our cancer specialists about anything.
Email us
Email the Macmillan Support Team if you have any questions.
Chat online
Available 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. For confidential, real-time support if you don’t want to call.
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.
Find local cancer support services
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.