Support for the Days That Feel Different
Treatment can affect your body, your energy, your emotions and the rhythm of everyday life.
Some days may feel relatively normal. Others may require you to slow everything down.
We’re here to bring together practical guidance to help you navigate treatment, manage the things that come with it and look after yourself along the way.
Your Needs Can Change From Day to Day
How you feel during treatment may change from one day or treatment cycle to the next. Give yourself room to adapt rather than expecting the same from yourself every day. Rest when you need it, stay active when it feels appropriate and let your healthcare team know when something doesn’t feel right.
You Don't Have to Just Put Up With It
Side effects are common, but that doesn’t mean you should simply accept them without saying anything. Keep your healthcare team informed about how you’re feeling. There may be ways to manage symptoms, adjust your support or help make everyday life during treatment more comfortable.
Understanding What
Treatment Can Involve
Every treatment plan is different. What you experience will depend on your type of cancer, the treatment you’re receiving and how your body responds.
Treatment Cycles
Some treatments are given in cycles, with periods of treatment followed by time for your body to recover. How you feel may change at different points within each cycle.
Side Effects
Treatment can cause a range of side effects, from fatigue and nausea to changes in appetite, sleep, skin or mood. Not everyone experiences the same effects, or experiences them to the same degree.
Ongoing Reviews
Your healthcare team will usually monitor how you’re responding to treatment through appointments, blood tests, scans or other checks. These are also opportunities to tell them about symptoms or concerns.
A Few Practical Things That Can Help During Treatment
During treatment, small practical changes can make everyday life feel a little more manageable. These ideas can help you stay organised, respond to how you’re feeling and make it easier to ask for support when you need it.
Support Your
Body, Mind and Wellbeing
Care for Yourself Through Treatment
During treatment, your energy, mood and physical ability can change from day to day. Gentle movement, enough rest, eating what feels manageable and looking after your emotional wellbeing can all play a part in helping you feel supported along the way.
Sometimes Another Person's Experience Can
Our stories aren't instructions for how you should handle treatment.
They're simply experiences from people who have been through it too.
