Coping with cancer
Coping and practical information for patients and the people supporting them.
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Coping resources for carers and loved ones
This collection is for family, friends, and carers supporting someone with cancer.
It includes practical guides to help you understand what your loved one may be going through, as well as tips for caring at home and looking after your own wellbeing throughout the journey.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Life after cancer- A guide to living well
This booklet is for people who have finished their cancer treatment. It has information on: follow-up care, side-effects and how to manage them, financial and practical matters, your feelings after treatment and living a healthy lifestyle.
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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.
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A time to care- Caring for someone seriously ill at home
Booklet on caring for someone seriously ill at home.
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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.
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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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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.
