Whether you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer you're bound to have a lot of questions. This section should hopefully help you better understand the experience you're about to go through.
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Cancer develops when cells in a part of the body begin to grow
out of control. Although there are many kinds of cancer, they all
start because of out-of-control growth of abnormal cells.
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Throughout your diagnosis and treatment, you will have tons of
different tests. Some tests will be more routine than others and
you'll get used to them. Others may be uncomfortable and
painful.
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Because every diagnosis is unique, your treatment plan will
depend on a number of factors, so learn what you can and get
involved.
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Everyone is different and every cancer is different. Your cancer
may be treated quicky with few side effects, but another person may
need an extensive amount of treatment with severe side effects.
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This section will list the most common drugs, how they are
given, and the most common side effects.
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Here you'll find details on the main hospitals, nearby
accommodation, the medical team around you and advice on how to
stay entertained whilst in hospital.
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Relax, we don't mean tofu burgers and wheatgrass shots, just
taking a bit more care of your diet.
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Late effects are delayed and can surface months to years after
treatment ends - they can range from very mild to very serious and
will vary from one survivor to the next.
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Ever feel like someone is talking a foreign language? This page
might help explain some of those weirdo medical words you're not
quite sure of.
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If you'd like to read more information about cancer then this
page provides you with links to other sites and books that we
recommend.
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