Community palliative care team

| Updated 16 Jul 2026

The community palliative care team are usually based at a hospice, however this could differ depending on your location. They are made up of different healthcare professionals such as; specialist nurses, specialist doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers however this can differ between hospices. The community palliative care team …
Continue reading →

Cancer and breathlessness

| Updated 16 Jul 2026

Breathlessness, or shortness of breath, is common for people with cancer. It can be caused by the cancer itself, cancer treatments or other health conditions. Breathlessness can impact on daily life and can make some activities harder. To learn more about breathlessness, this recorded workshop will provide additional information and …
Continue reading →

Financial support

| Updated 13 Jul 2026

A cancer diagnosis may impact on your financial situation, there may be additional costs such as transport and parking, in combination with the possibility of not being able to work as you did before the diagnosis. You can find financial and welfare support by clicking on the following links. These …
Continue reading →

Stress and cancer

| Updated 17 Jul 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, stressed or anxious. This page focuses on the experience of stress but for …
Continue reading →

Teenagers and young adults (TYA)

| Updated 10 Jul 2026

St George’s Hospital is designated for teenagers and young adults (TYA) with cancer. A dedicated TYA service provides specialised, age-appropriate treatment for teenagers and young adults with cancer. We have a dedicated TYA cancer clinical nurse specialist (CNS) Cara Montgomery cara.montgomery@stgeorges.nhs.uk to support you. Cancer treatment can have a big …
Continue reading →

Healthy eating and cancer

| Updated 10 Jul 2026

This resource is here to help you navigate nutrition in regard to your cancer. Please use the sections that you find most useful depending on your dietary needs. How can a dietitian help: A dietitian can help you throughout your cancer pathway. We can provide tailored evidenced based nutritional advice …
Continue reading →

Healthy eating and cancer

| Updated 10 Jul 2026

This resource is here to help you navigate nutrition in regard to your cancer. Please use the sections that you find most useful depending on your dietary needs. How can a dietitian help: A dietitian can help you throughout your cancer pathway. We can provide tailored evidenced based nutritional advice …
Continue reading →

Falls and cancer

| Updated 10 Jul 2026

Anyone can have a fall, but the risk is higher if you are older, have mobility problems, or certain health conditions. Cancer and its treatments can sometimes increase this risk by causing fatigue or changes in strength and balance. Why falls happen As we age, our risk of falling increases. …
Continue reading →

All about me: you are more than your diagnosis

| Updated 10 Jul 2026

All about me: Because you are more than your cancer diagnosis Every person who comes through the doors of St George’s hospital brings their own story, strengths, hopes and identity. Cancer is one part of people’s journey, it does not define who they are. This page is dedicated to celebrating …
Continue reading →

Learning disabilities and cancer

| Updated 10 Jul 2026