Help to stop smoking
By using a combination of stop smoking medication and support you are three times as likely to quit successfully.
Why stop smoking now?
Likely to have fewer side effects…
Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 0000
Open 7 days per week, 8am until 8pm
Provides information, and emotional support/a listening ear
Has financial advisors who can help answer questions about…
Introduction to Managing Emotions section
The aim of this section is to introduce ways you can help to support your emotions, and to signpost you to further online resources and organisations who…
Unwanted weight changes
Symptoms, treatment, medications & side effects can cause changes in weight If you are concerned about unplanned weight changes support is available here: Weight…
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…
Physical activity introduction video
Aerobic
Increasing your heart rate and making you feel out of breath (within limits – we want you to still be able to speak a sentence).…
Your treatment depends on the type of cancer, where it is in your body, the size and whether the cancer is found in any other part of your body.
The treatment planned by your consultant will also…
Welcome to First Steps
Introduction to cancer treatment
Being diagnosed with cancer can be a huge shock you will be feeling lots of emotions. Many people feel overwhelmed when they are told they…
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