Peripheral Neuropathy 

| Updated 12 Apr 2026

Peripheral neuropathy is the term that is used to describe damage to the peripheral nerves. Peripheral nerves are the intricate system of nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord with the rest of the body. These nerves send messages to and from the brain and enable us to move and …
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Sex, intimacy and cancer 

| Updated 12 Apr 2026

Cancer and its treatments may lead to changes in the appearance of your body or sex organs or the way your body works. In addition to these physical changes, you might have emotional and practical changes that also impact your sex life.  Sexuality is so much more than sexual intercourse and means different things to …
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Body image concerns 

| Updated 12 Apr 2026

Treatment for cancer can change what a person’s body looks like, either temporarily or permanently. This may include the removal of body parts, changes in the shape of body parts, new scars or skin changes, weight loss or gain, loss of muscle, changes to posture, the addition of new medical devices such as a stoma …
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Anxiety  

| Updated 12 Apr 2026

It is natural to feel a range of emotions after a cancer diagnosis, throughout the stages of treatment and when living beyond cancer. Some people may notice that they feel low, others may feel angry or frustrated, or anxious. This page focuses on the experience of anxiety but for more …
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Mood

| Updated 12 Apr 2026

It is natural to feel a range of emotions after a cancer diagnosis, throughout the stages of treatment and when living beyond cancer. Some people may notice that they feel low, others may feel angry or frustrated, or anxious. This page focused more on the experience of low mood but …
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Loneliness   

| Updated 12 Apr 2026

It is very common for people to feel lonely or isolated whilst living with or beyond cancer, whether you have people around you or not. This can be for many reasons, including:  Feeling misunderstood by those around you. Even if you are close to your loved ones they may not be able …
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Fertility

| Updated 12 Apr 2026

Fertility means being able to get pregnant or make someone pregnant. Some cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and some surgeries may impact fertility. It can be difficult to think about fertility and the future at the time of a cancer diagnosis, but it is important to think about this …
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Fatigue

| Updated 12 Apr 2026

What is Cancer related fatigue?  Cancer related fatigue is more than ‘just feeling a bit tired’ it is a physical, emotional and mental exhaustion related to cancer or it’s many treatments. People have described it as   “not the kind of tiredness you can just sleep off”  If you experience fatigue, you are not alone, it can affect up to 90% …
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Physical activity 

| Updated 12 Apr 2026

Being physically active before, during and after cancer treatment can make a big difference to your physical and mental wellbeing. It can also and help you to manage some of the side effects of cancer and its treatments.   What does being active mean?  You don’t need to join a gym to be active. Everyday activities like walking, gardening or dancing all …
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Balance and dizziness

| Updated 12 Apr 2026

Feeling dizzy or unsteady is a common experience for people living with cancer or undergoing cancer treatment. These symptoms can happen for many reasons:  Side effects of cancer treatments or other medications Changes in blood pressure  Fatigue Dehydration Inner ear problems Stress and anxiety  If you are having SACT (systemic anti …
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