Statistics, benefits and risks of cancer treatment
Statistics can help you understand the benefits and risks of cancer treatments, to help make decisions about treatment.
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Statistics can help you understand the benefits and risks of cancer treatments, to help make decisions about treatment.
You can ask your healthcare team any questions before, during and after your treatment.
If you’ve just been diagnosed with cancer, there are many ways we can help you.
Talking to your healthcare team can make it easier to cope. If you find talking difficult, there are things you can do.
Order booklets, audio CDs and DVDs about cancer treatments. Knowing what to expect could help you cope with any possible side effects.
Worrying about cancer can have a big impact on your feelings. Read our advice to help you cope with your emotions.
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All our information is reviewed by cancer or other relevant professionals to ensure that it’s accurate and reflects the best evidence available. We thank all those people who have provided expert review for the information on this page.
Our information is also reviewed by people affected by cancer to ensure it is as relevant and accessible as possible. Thank you to all those people who reviewed what you're reading and have helped our information to develop.
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