Learn about cancer treatments, supportive care and the approaches described by clinics. Each guide gives you a clearer starting point and practical questions to take into a conversation.
Approaches to symptoms, rehabilitation and quality of life during and after cancer care.
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Prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting and dehydration
Nausea and vomiting support helps prevent and control symptoms caused by cancer treatment or other medical problems. The oncology team may prescribe preventive medicines before treatment and additional medication for symptoms that break through. Eating strategies, hydration support and selected…
Read the guideSupportive care during and after cancer treatment
Nutrition support helps people meet changing food and fluid needs during cancer care. It may involve practical meal adjustments, treatment of eating difficulties, or specialist feeding support when needed. An oncology dietitian can adapt advice to symptoms, weight changes, the…
Read the guidePractical rehabilitation for independence and daily activities
Occupational therapy helps people manage everyday activities affected by cancer, such as dressing, preparing food, caring for family or returning to work. The therapist looks at the task, the person’s abilities and the home or work environment. Support may include…
Read the guideAdapted touch for comfort and short-term symptom support
Oncology massage adapts touch, pressure and positioning for a person affected by cancer. Sessions are usually intended to provide comfort, relaxation or help with selected symptoms rather than to treat the cancer. A therapist with oncology experience considers treatment history,…
Read the guideSymptom relief and support alongside serious-illness care
Palliative care helps people with cancer manage symptoms, emotional strain and the practical effects of illness. It can begin at diagnosis and continue alongside treatment intended to cure or control cancer. A team may help with pain, nausea, breathlessness, difficult…
Read the guideSpecialist mental-health assessment and treatment in cancer care
Psycho-oncology addresses the psychological and emotional effects of cancer on patients and, in many services, relatives. A clinician may help with persistent anxiety, depression, fear of recurrence, adjustment to treatment or difficult decisions. Care can involve psychological therapy, coping strategies…
Read the guideAssessment and support for intimacy and sexual function
Sexual health support addresses changes in comfort, desire, arousal, sexual function and intimacy during or after cancer care. Problems may relate to surgery, hormone changes, medicines, pain, fatigue or emotional strain. A clinician can review the cause and discuss options…
Read the guideAssessment and treatment of disrupted sleep
Sleep support helps people address difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or feeling rested during cancer care. Pain, worry, treatment schedules, medicines and other sleep disorders can all contribute. Assessment looks for these causes rather than assuming that every sleep problem…
Read the guideSpecialist support for communication and safe swallowing
Speech and swallowing therapy helps people whose communication, voice or ability to eat and drink has been affected by cancer or its treatment. A speech-language clinician assesses the specific difficulty and may recommend exercises, communication strategies or changes in how…
Read the guideComplementary movement and relaxation for selected symptoms
Yoga combines elements such as movement, positioning, breathing and attention. An adapted class for people affected by cancer may use chairs, props or gentler movements so that participation fits current strength and mobility. Some people use it to help with…
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