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Living With Cancer

This section of the site is intended to give practical advice on how to deal with some of the day to day problems that people with cancer come across. Many people suffer unpleasant side effects from their treatment or just feel generally a bit low or unwell as a result of their illness.

The advice contained in this section should help you to make daily life more comfortable for yourself when you are experiencing these difficulties.

Online Leaflets

Fatigue
A short introduction to the causes of fatigue and how to cope.
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Advice for the Neutropenic Patient - Avoiding Infection
Advice on how to avoid infection if your white blood cell count is low.
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Clean Diet Information - Avoiding Infection
Dietary guidelines for avoiding infection.
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Fortify Your Food - Quick and Easy Meals
Nutrition advice for patients with a poor appetite.
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What shall I eat If I feel sick?
Hints on what to eat when you feel sick.
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What shall I eat if I have lost my appetite?
Hints on what to eat when you dont have an appetite for food.
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Mouth Care Information
Advice for patients with mouth problems as a result of their treatment.
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Practical Information for Patients having Chemotherapy
Incudes advice on driving, sexuality and returning to normal daily life.
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Last Updated February 2006