This section describes the Holistic Needs Assessment. It introduces the tools available to help staff gain a better understanding of what concerns you may have and what matters to you.…
Some of the difficulties with sleep people with cancer often struggle with are; difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, hot flashes and night sweats which can cause people to wake or make it…
Physical Activity
There is good evidence that physical activity can help reduce the symptoms of fatigue. Being active can help boost your appetite, give you more energy and improve sleep.
If you…
HeadWrappers is a free hair-loss advisory service, focusing on alternatives to wigs and providing practical support for anyone experiencing hair loss as a result of cancer treatment.
Our aim is…
This section provides additional information to support you during your treatment. Many of the links you will be able to download and keep, however some links will open in a new page.
Please…
The Haematology and Oncology Department is involved in many large research trials.
Trials are needed so that we can develop better cancer treatments. Any new treatment must work better than the…
Sickness
People react differently to chemotherapy. Some people feel sick after treatment, some people are sick and others have no problem at all.
Some chemotherapy drugs do cause people to feel…
Body Fluids
When you have chemotherapy there may be small traces of the drugs you have been given in your bodily fluids. These traces may be found in urine, faeces and vomit during, and for one week…
In order to join our virtual discussions please can you complete the following consent form. Once completed you will receive an email with instructions on how to book onto the group discussion.
Reducing stress and tension can help you feel more relaxed and help your breathing. Relaxation techniques can help reduce stress and help you manage your condition. In this section different…
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