Based on your situation, here's what might help

Whether you are worried you might have cancer, have just been diagnosed, or you are going through tests or treatment, cancer can affect you in different ways.

If you are worried you might have cancer

If you notice any changes to your body, or you are worried that you have cancer symptoms, it is really important to book an appointment with your GP. Once you have booked an appointment, you may want to:

• plan what you want to say, including how you have been feeling
• understand more about the signs and symptoms of different cancer types.

If you are having tests for cancer

Having tests and waiting for results can be a difficult time. It can take a few days or weeks for test results to be ready, and many people feel anxious during this wait. Get support if you are waiting for test results.

If you have recently been diagnosed

Being told you have cancer can be a shock. You may have different emotions after your diagnosis, but there is no right or wrong way to feel.

You may need to think about:

• preparing for treatment
• dealing with your emotions and getting support
• how your job might be affected if you are working or self-employed
• support with money and benefits.

If you are going through treatment

You may have worries about what treatment will be like, or the effect it will have on your work or family life. You might find it helpful to think about:

• preparing for your treatment if it hasn’t started yet.
• what kind of support you might need during treatment.