We provide a range of support leaflets available to download to help you through your journey.
A bladder tumour may or may not be cancerous. Most bladder tumours grow on the bladder lining and are therefore easy to treat using a special telescope and ‘key-hole’ surgery. Read more
This page is designed to help you check your skin correctly. This needs to be done routinely at 4-6 weekly intervals. Read more
Checking the lymph nodes once a month is sufficient and this can be done at the same time as you check your skin for any changing moles. Checking them more often may result in difficulty noticing any change. Read more
If treated whilst in the earliest stages of development, malignant melanoma can be cured. However, if left, this form of skin cancer may spread to other areas of the body (metastasise) when it may prove more difficult to cure. Read more
Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer. Over 50,000 new cases are reported each year in the U.K. Read more
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (S.C.C.) is the second most common form of skin cancer. If left untreated, S.C.C.s have the ability to spread to other organs of the body (metastasise), although this is rare. Read more
These guidelines should help reduce the risk of developing food related infections while you are at risk of neutropenia. Read more
Tiredness is a common problem during illness and treatment, as well as during times of stress or worry. Read more
A poor appetite can be a side effect of cancer, treatment or medication. Being stressed or anxious can also affect your appetite. Read more
This advice should help you improve your energy levels and keep your strength up. Read more
Indigestion or heartburn can cause pain and discomfort which may make eating more difficult. Read more
Diarrhoea can be due to a number of factors including treatment, medication, infection, stress or anxiety. Read more
Changes in taste may be related to illness or can be a side effect of treatment. It is usually temporary and should improve once treatment has finished and you are well. Read more
If you are losing weight or struggling to eat, try having nourishing drinks and snacks throughout the day. Read more
Nausea, with or without vomiting, can be a common side effect of cancer treatment. You may also feel sick if you are anxious or emotionally upset. Read more
A dry, sore or coated mouth may be related to your illness or a side effect of your cancer treatment. You may find that this affects your taste and can make eating uncomfortable. Read more
Constipation may be due to a number of causes including poor fluid intake, reduced physical activity, medication and treatment or a change in eating habits. Read more