Wednesday 25 September 2024
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If you or someone close to you is about to start cancer treatment, then you may be concerned about what's ahead and how to prepare.
This page will give you information on starting and preparing for treatment and how ҹɫֱ²¥ can help.
Knowing when your treatment is going to start can feel reassuring but waiting for that day to come can be difficult.
You may be anxious and scared about what's to come and feel very alone.
It can help, during this time, to talk things through with others.
Our Cancer Support Specialists are here to help you and your family – find your nearest ҹɫֱ²¥.
It can help you to feel more in control to prepare as much as you can for your treatment starting.
Our Cancer Support Specialists in our centres are here to talk through what you may find helpful in the days and weeks before your treatment begins.
You may want to consider:
We're here for you and your family and can help you prepare for treatment in lots of ways:
Last review: Oct 2021 | Next review: Oct 2022
This overview for carers helps explain what happens after diagnosis and how you can help with treatment decisions and as treatment starts.
From American Cancer Society
Last reviewed: 28 October 2021
Information about waiting times for treatment following a diagnosis of cancer and what you should expect.
From Cancer Research Uk (Cruk)
Last reviewed: 28 October 2021
Find out more about preparing practically and emotionally for treatment.
From Livestrong (Us)
Last reviewed: 28 October 2021
An overview of consenting to treatment and what it involves.
From Nhs
Last reviewed: 28 October 2021
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