Coping resources for patients
These publications are to help patients and their loved ones cope with the emotional and practical side of cancer. They have advice on talking about cancer, coping with difficult emotions and symptoms, managing relationships, practical and financial matters and life after cancer.
1
The emotional effects of cancer
This booklet covers how cancer might affect your emotions, what you can do to feel better and where to get professional support.
2
Talking to children about cancer
This booklet has been written to help parents, families and carers explain a parent's (or close adult's) cancer diagnosis to children. It also looks at how the diagnosis is likely to affect them.
3
Coping with fatigue
Information on the causes of cancer related fatigue and tips to help you manage.
4
Fatigue diary
This daily diary helps you track your energy levels, how fatigue affects your day, and any treatments or changes. It’s a helpful tool to share with your healthcare team to better manage fatigue during cancer treatment.
5
Diet and cancer
Information on eating well when you have cancer and coping with eating difficulties.
6
Food and symptom diary
This diary helps you keep track of what you eat and how it affects your body. It’s a simple tool to help you manage symptoms, spot patterns, and support conversations with your care team during cancer treatment.
7
Understanding sex, sexuality and cancer
This booklet covers how to deal with issues around sex and sexuality when you have cancer. It includes information on the sexual side-effects of treatment, the impact of cancer on relationships and when you are LGBTQIA+.
8
HSE - My Medicines list
Leaflet with space to list all your medicines and supplements. You can fill out what they are for, when and how to take them. The leaflet is available in English and many other languages. Visit the HSE Know Check Ask webpage for more information.
9
Cancer and complementary therapies
This booklet is for cancer patients to help them understand more about chemotherapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapy.
10
Your cancer treatment and pets
This factsheet gives you information about staying safe around your pets during and after your cancer treatment. Available to download only.
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Your cancer treatment and farm animals
This factsheet gives you information about staying safe around farm animals during and after your cancer treatment. Available to download only.
