Dental care and cancer

| Updated 24 Aug 2026

Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) can cause soreness and inflammation of the mouth or throat (mucositis). It can make eating and drinking uncomfortable, but there are treatments and self-care measures on the mucositis page that can help while it heals. Dry mouth (Xerostomia): Reduced saliva production leaves the mouth feeling parched …
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Cancer specific guidance after treatment

| Updated 24 Aug 2026

In this section, you will find information and resources tailored to different types of cancer. The effects of treatment can vary depending upon the type of cancer you have had and the treatments you have received. Everyone’s experience is unique and people may have different needs and may require different …
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Physical activity after cancer treatment

| Updated 24 Aug 2026

Many people tell us that they feel less able to be active when they are having cancer treatment. Treatment can affect your strength, fitness and energy levels, leaving you feeling a bit weaker and more tired. Gradually building up your activity levels can be helpful to rebuild your strength, help …
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The role of your GP after treatment ends

| Updated 24 Aug 2026

Many people can find it difficult after treatment ends, as they are no longer going to the hospital and meeting their cancer team regularly. You can talk to your GP about any health worries you have, or if you feel you need more support. Your GP will remain an important …
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Return to work or education

| Updated 24 Aug 2026

Keeping up with work or studying or returning after a cancer diagnosis can be a significant step in recovery. While many people are keen to regain a sense of normality and routine, it is also common to experience physical, emotional and practical challenges. Everyone’s experience is different, and there is …
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When cancer treatment finishes

| Updated 10 Aug 2026

Finishing cancer treatment is an important milestone. Many people expect to feel relived, but it is common to experience a mix of emotions and uncertainty. Adjusting to life after treatment can take time and everyone’s experience is different. Living with and beyond cancer focusses on helping you regain confidence, stay …
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Mucositis (mouth or throat soreness and mouth ulcers)

| Updated 24 Aug 2026

Mucositis is soreness and inflammation of the mouth or throat, it can be caused by cancer treatments. It can make eating and drinking uncomfortable, but there are treatments and self-care measures that can help while it heals. You may notice: A sore, red, or inflamed mouth Mouth ulcers or white …
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Cancer Screening

| Updated 3 Aug 2026

Cancer screening is a way of checking for certain types of cancer before symptoms appear. The aim is to find cancer at an early stage, when treatment is often more effective and outcomes may be better. The UK has 3 cancer screening programmes, to test for breast, colorectal and cervical …
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Pelvic health in pregnancy

| Updated 28 Jul 2026

Want to learn more about your pelvic health in pregnancy? Learn how to support your pelvic health during pregnancy, birth and beyond. Watch our online videos and join our free Q&A sessions with a pelvic health midwife and physiotherapist. Pelvic Health Class 1: Pregnancy Pelvic Health Class 2: Labour, Birth …
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Radiotherapy

| Updated 6 Aug 2026

Radiotherapy is a treatment where high-energy rays (called radiation) is used to kill cancer cells. It may be used in the early stages of cancer or after it has started to spread. It works by damaging the DNA inside cancer cells, stopping them from growing or causing them to die. …
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