Alcohol and Cancer 

| Updated 12 Apr 2026

Cutting down on alcohol intake has important benefits for your general health and well being.  The world cancer research fund advises to protect yourself against cancer, to not drink at all. Alcohol does not have any benefits to prevent against developing cancer. For more information, see Alcohol and cancer | World Cancer Research Fund  Men and women are advised …
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Managing joint pain (arthralgia) after a cancer diagnosis

| Updated 8 Jul 2026

What is joint pain (arthralgia)?  Joint pain is a sensation of discomfort, achiness, or tenderness in one or more of your joints. It can make movement difficult, leading to muscle weakness and increased stiffness, which often creates a cycle of worsening pain. Pain is most common in the hands and feet, …
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Support groups 

| Updated 17 Jul 2026

Facing cancer can sometimes feel overwhelming. Even with supportive friends and family, many people find themselves longing for connection with others who truly understand what they are going through. Cancer support groups offer a safe and compassionate space where people living with and beyond cancer and families can find strength …
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Bone health and cancer 

| Updated 12 Apr 2026

Cancer and its many treatments can affect the bones in different way. Sometimes these treatments can weaken your bones, this can happen in different ways.   Some anti-cancer treatments can cause bone loss and thinning  Some cancers can spread to the bones (see bone metastasis section below)  Cancer may affect bone building cells, which can weaken areas …
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Heart health and cancer treatment 

| Updated 10 Jul 2026

Cancer treatments can be very effective, but some of these treatments may occasionally affect the heart, by putting it under extra strain.  This strain can impact the heart in different ways, it may reduce how hard it can pump, it might change the rhythm of the heart (see Arrythmias below), it might affect the blood pressure or inflame the …
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Systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT)

| Updated 12 Apr 2026

Systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) is the use of drugs that affect the whole body. It aims to destroy cancer cells by stopping them from growing and dividing. SACT drugs include, but are not limited to: cytotoxic chemotherapy biological therapies targeted therapies immunotherapy

Immunotherapy  

| Updated 23 Jul 2026

Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps your immune system recognise and fight cancer cells. It works by boosting or modifying the body’s natural defences. Immunotherapy may be used on its own or alongside other treatments such as chemotherapy, surgery, or radiotherapy. It is usually given through a …
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Feeling sick (nausea) 

| Updated 8 Jul 2026

Nausea is the feeling that you might be sick (vomit). It is a common symptom for people living with cancer and may happen for several different reasons:  Causes of nausea in cancer:  Some cancers can affect the stomach, liver, brain, or bowel, which can cause nausea.  During and after surgery, anaesthetic drugs, pain …
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CAR-T

| Updated 12 Apr 2026

 Chimeric Antigen Receptor T- Cell Therapy (CAR-T) is a treatment pathway currently for patients with certain types of blood cancer.  It is a treatment that consists of taking a certain type of immune system cell, which is then modified and given back to the patient. The aim is to use …
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Advance care planning

| Updated 16 Jul 2026

Thinking about future care and planning ahead can feel very difficult, but it can also help you feel more in control and ensure your wishes are understood and respected. Taking steps to plan ahead can provide reassurance for you and those close to you. This leaflet developed by our Palliative …
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