Social support

| Updated 12 Apr 2026

Cancer can affect many areas of your life beyond your health, including your work, finances, relationships and day-to-day support. You may also find that your needs change over time, particularly during and after treatment. This section brings together information and support to help you navigate these practical and social challenges. …
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Lifestyle and health promotion

| Updated 12 Oct 2026

Making small, positive changes to your lifestyle can support your recovery, improve how you feel, and help reduce the risk of future health problems. After cancer treatment, many people want to understand what they can do to stay as healthy as possible. This section provides guidance on key areas such …
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Managing physical consequences of cancer and cancer treatment

| Updated 5 Aug 2026

Cancer and its treatment can cause a range of physical changes, both during treatment and afterwards. These can affect different parts of the body and may include fatigue, pain, changes to mobility, digestion, sleep, or other aspects of your health. Some effects are temporary, while others may last longer or …
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Emotional and psychological wellbeing

| Updated 3 Aug 2026

Being diagnosed with cancer and going through treatment can affect how you feel emotionally as well as physically. It is common to experience a range of feelings, including anxiety, low mood, loneliness or changes in how you see yourself and your relationships. These feelings can come and go, and may …
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Hormone therapy  

| Updated 24 Aug 2026

What it is  Hormone therapy is a type of cancer treatment that works by changing the levels of certain hormones in your body or blocking cancer cells from using them. Some cancers, such as breast, prostate, womb, and thyroid cancers, depend on hormones to grow. By reducing or blocking these hormones, hormone …
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Cancer treatments

| Updated 23 Jul 2026

Cancer treatment can involve a range of different therapies, depending on your diagnosis and individual needs. These treatments work in different ways – some aim to destroy cancer cells directly, while others help your body’s immune system recognise and fight cancer. This section explains the main types of cancer treatment …
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General Audiology Appointment Information

| Updated 7 Apr 2026

General Audiology Appointment Information Who are we? The Department of Audiology & Audiovestibular Medicine at St George’s Hospital deals with the diagnosis and management of hearing (auditory) and balance (vestibular) disorders. The department strives to provide you with a service that ensures you are considered and consulted on all matters, …
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Libido

| Updated 24 Aug 2026

Libido is another term for sex drive or sexual desire. It is normal for everyone to experience fluctuations in their libido at different times in their life, or on any given day. When a person loses their libido, they may notice that they do not feel like being intimate or …
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Stomas

| Updated 24 Aug 2026

A stoma is an opening in the abdomen which allows waste to collect in an external pouch. It can be temporary, giving the body time to heal, or sometimes they are permanent. Types of stomas: Colostomy: the colon (or large bowel) is attached to an external pouch, usually producing solid …
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Anatomy guide

| Updated 1 Jul 2026

On this page, we will explore the anatomy of the pelvis and bowel – what they do, how they work, and how cancer can sometimes change this. It is important to note that cancer and the treatments available, like surgery, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy, can sometimes change how bones, muscles, and …
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