General information Cancer and your feelings
There is no right or wrong way to feel after a cancer diagnosis. You are likely to feel many different emotions.
I'm having treatment
If you've started treatment you might want to know more about how it will affect you. It can help to record any side effects or concerns, so you can discuss them with your medical team.
You could start with this information
General information Information and support centres
Our local centres offer free, confidential information and support. If you or a loved one has questions about cancer, we’re here.
General information Coping with family life and work
It’s important to be realistic about what you can manage. Get help if you’re finding it hard to cope with family life and work.
General information Managing your fatigue
Making some simple changes to your diet and exercise routine and learning how to relax may help you to manage symptoms of fatigue.
More information to help you
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Treating cancer
It can help to understand how treatments work and what to expect. You can also find out about possible side effects and ways of coping with them.
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Organising
During treatment you might need to think about practical, work and financial issues. Know your rights and find out about the help available.
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Tests for cancer
You might have more tests throughout your treatment to see how your cancer is responding. These might be the same tests as when you were diagnosed, or new ones.
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Coping
If you're having treatment you might be experiencing a range of emotions or coping with different side effects. There is support available.
Chemotherapy
This video provides a brief overview of chemotherapy treatment, how it can be given, how it works and possible side effects.
Chemotherapy
This video provides a brief overview of chemotherapy treatment, how it can be given, how it works and possible side effects.
Hear about other people's experiences of having cancer treatment
Thom on chemotherapy
'The process is unlike anything you've been through.'
Venus on treatment
'During my treatment I would ring up and talk to Macmillan nurses - that was really, really good for me.'
Lloyd on treatment decisions
'Having Macmillan help me on my journey was probably the greatest thing.'
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