What this stage means
- Cancer Research UK – Treatment for cancer
- Maggie’s – Cancer Treatment
Preparing for treatment
- Cancer Patient Information – Looking after yourself
- Maggie’s – Preparing for treatment workshop
- Prehab NHS – Prehabilitation for Scotland
General questions you may have at this stage
- What is the likelihood of success?
- What treatment will I have and why?
- How will I know if the treatment is working?
- How can I manage my side effects?
- Are my side effects normal, or something I should be concerned about?
- How much experience does the clinician/surgeon/clinical team have?
- What support is available (eg CNS) during treatment?
- What was discussed at the MDT? Why did it decide on a particular treatment?
- Will I have a choice in any of the treatment options?
- Are there any integrative approaches available?
- When will my treatment start?
- Will I have scans throughout my treatment to monitor progress?
- Will I be able to see the clinical reports, scans, etc?
- Who should I contact if I become unwell between treatments?
- What should I expect when recovering from the treatment?
- What happens if my treatment fails?
People involved in your treatment
Macmillan – Your healthcare team
Information for family members and carers
- Cancer Research UK – Family, friends and caregivers and cancer
- Macmillan – Emotional support for family and friends
- Maggie’s – Supporting someone with cancer