The practicalities of work and home life
Cancer may lead to changes in your work life, home life and relationship. These can be hard to deal with.
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Cancer may lead to changes in your work life, home life and relationship. These can be hard to deal with.
After a cancer diagnosis, you and your partner may experience difficult emotions. There are different ways you can get support.
Changes in your relationships can have an impact on your sexuality.
It may help to understand more about your body and how it becomes sexually aroused.
Going through cancer can make relationships stronger, or cause extra strain. We have a range of booklets and advice that could help.
Worrying about cancer can have a big impact on your feelings. Read our advice to help you cope with your emotions.
We all need support. Have a look at our volunteering opportunities to see if you could help.
What's happening near you? Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you are.
Read about ways in which our Community users managed their emotions following their diagnosis. They talk about yoga, meditation and counselling.
Cancer can be emotionally draining, but sharing your feelings can help you and others in your situation. Talk about it here.
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