Living with Cancer
Living with Cancer
Finding out that you have cancer can be a shock, even if you already suspected it. These days, many people are cured of cancer or are able to live with it for many years. But being diagnosed can still cause different fears and emotions. There is no right or wrong way to feel.
Websites
Macmillan: Cancer Diagnosis? We can help
A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. We’ll help you make sense of it all, with tailored and trusted information and support from day one. Helping you cope with the physical, financial and emotional impacts of cancer.
WebMD: You’ve Been Diagnosed With Cancer. Now What?
The three scariest words in the English language: “You have cancer.”
Living with Cancer: Eight Things You Need to Know
Rather than surrendering to despair and impersonal medical treatments, growing numbers of cancer patients are empowering themselves with information and control over their therapies. The trend is finding acceptance in mainstream medicine and helping people with cancer lead healthier lives.
NHS: Cancer Overview
Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs.
Cancer A to Zs
Find information about all types of cancer, including diagnosis, treatments and drugs, as well as advice to help with the different ways cancer may impact your life.
Useful Documents
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Mobile Apps
Cancer.Net Mobile
Cancer.Net Mobile is an award-winning free mobile application from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Living with Cancer
Everything you need, all in one place.
Untire: Beating cancer fatigue
The Untire self-help app provides a step-by-step guide to help you and your family and friends beat cancer-related fatigue (CRF). Whether you’re a cancer patient or survivor, the programme can help you regain energy.
Podcasts
Cancer.Net Podcasts
A Cancer.Net Podcast is a pre-recorded audio file in which a specific cancer-related topic is addressed in order to assist people with cancer.
You, Me and The Big C
The impact of cancer on mental health
Cancer doesn’t just affect your physical health, it can impact your mental health too.
Kelsey Bennett and Maddy Scott tackle the important subject in the latest episode of their Freaking The F*ck Out podcast.
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