Cancer
You may be having investigations for a suspected cancer, waiting for treatment or completed treatment for cancer, which ever situation you are in, now is a good time to look after your health.
The following information provides you with the tools to be able to maintain or improve your general health:
- Being Active
- Eating and Drinking
- Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
- Fatigue
- Smoking
- Alcohol
Evidence shows that improving these areas will help you by improving your body's ability to cope before any cancer treatment, this is called pre-habilitation, and after treatment, this is called rehabilitation.
This advice is suitable for the general population, however if you have any specific needs in these areas please discuss this with your key worker or healthcare professional.
Support is available from local and national organisations also:
- Macmillan Cancer Support
- Tenovus Cancer Care
- Rowan Tree Cancer Care
- Merthyr Cancer Aid
Please note that the information on this site is a guide, and should not replace any individual advice you may have received from a healthcare professional. If you have concerns about your condition, please contact your healthcare practitioner or GP. Advice on which health service to contact can be found on the Choose Well website. For urgent emergency care, always dial 999.