Cancer treatments
  • There are many different treatments for cancer.
  • Your treatment will depend on the type and stage of cancer you have.
  • Many of these treatments have side effects but there is lots of support available.
  • Your treatment plan is unique to you.

Easy read resources.

  • You can go through the information below on your own, with support or in groups.
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All about radiotherapy.

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Side effects from radiotherapy.

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All about chemotherapy.

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Side effects from chemotherapy.

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Treatments for prostate cancer.

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Having a mastectomy.

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Guide to complementary therapies.

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Your feelings.

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Talking about your feelings when you have cancer.

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Cancer and your social life.

Other reading resources.

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Macmillan cancer support: an index of cancers, treatments and side effects.

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Information on this website has been obtained from a number of different sources and was correct, to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing. Things can change so we would always recommend seeking professional medical advice from a healthcare practitioner.