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Lifestyle and well-being after treatment Macmillan Cancer Support

WebAfter treatment, you may decide to think about ways to improve your well-being and long-term health. This could form part of your recovery. Your cancer team and GP can give …

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What is a cancer prognosis

WebPrognosis means the likely outcome of a person’s illness. If you have been diagnosed with cancer, this might be something you ask your cancer doctor or specialist nurse about. Or …

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Cognitive changes (chemo brain) Macmillan Cancer Support

WebDuring cancer treatment, you may notice changes in your memory, concentration or your ability to think clearly. These are called cancer-related cognitive changes (CRCC). These …

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Physical well-being

WebPhysical activity generates biochemicals that can have a big impact on how you feel and think. Likewise, how you feel and think in turn impacts your physical well-being. This …

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The last few weeks of life Macmillan Cancer Support

Webanger. resentment. sadness. depression. It is natural to have any of these feelings in the last few weeks of your life. You may feel different things at different times. How you are …

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Polycythaemia vera (PV) Macmillan Cancer Support

WebPolycythaemia vera (PV) is a type of blood cancer that affects the bone marrow. Bone marrow is where blood cells are made. In PV, the body makes too many red blood cells. …

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Walking (mobility) problems Macmillan Cancer Support

WebCancer and mobility problems. Sometimes, cancer or treatment side effects can affect how easy it is to walk and move around (your mobility). This might be a short-term problem as …

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Lung cancer Macmillan Cancer Support

WebMacmillan is also here to support you. If you would like to talk, you can: Call the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 00. Chat to our specialists online. Visit our lung cancer …

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Myelodysplasia (MDS)

WebMyelodysplasia is also called myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). MDS is a type of blood cancer that affects the bone marrow. In MDS, the bone marrow makes abnormal blood …

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Insurance and cancer Macmillan Cancer Support

WebPrivate medical insurance will sometimes cover costs related to cancer treatment, such as wigs or prosthetics. Macmillan Cancer support has worked with the Association of British …

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Side effects of Erythropoietin Macmillan Cancer Support

WebBlood clot risk. Cancer and some cancer treatments can increase the risk of a blood clot. Erythropoietin can also increase the risk of developing a blood clot. Symptoms of a blood …

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Causes and risk factors of lung cancer Macmillan Cancer Support

WebSmoking. Smoking tobacco is the cause of most lung cancers and the biggest risk factor. This includes smoking cigarettes, cigars and pipes. The more you smoke, the bigger …

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How does the bowel work

WebThe small bowel is part of the digestive system. It is between the stomach and the large bowel (colon). The small bowel is between 4 and 6 metres long. It folds many times to fit …

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Bone thinning and osteoporosis Macmillan Cancer Support

WebThis is called bone loss or bone thinning. The hard, outer shell of the bones (compact bone) gets thinner and the holes in cancellous (spongy) bone get larger. In time, bones become …

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Cancer and buying travel insurance Macmillan Cancer Support

WebSingle-trip insurance covers you for 1 trip. You need to take out a new policy each time you travel. Annual (or multi-trip) insurance covers you for more than 1 trip in the same year. If …

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Bowel cancer (including rectal cancer and colon cancer)

WebClinical Oncologist Katherine Aitkens explains bowel cancer, giving an overview of bowel cancer symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. The bowel is part of the digestive system …

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Difficult conversations Healthcare professionals

WebLeading difficult conversations. We understand that difficult conversations are made even more difficult by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. They may have to be shorter, or …

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