Further support for side and late effects
Here you can find further information and resources to support you or a loved one with the side or late effects of radiotherapy.
Cancer-related fatigue support
Learn more about managing cancer-related fatigue.
Staying hydrated safely
Learn more about staying hydrated during and after treatment.
NHS information on cancer-related fatigue
Learn more about managing cancer-related fatigue.
NHS Stop Smoking support
NHS stop smoking services.
NHS Reduce Alcohol support
Advice on reducing alcohol use.
OUTpatients | The UK’s only LGBTIQ+ cancer charity
Learn more about LGBTIQ+ support around cancer treatment and sex.
Pelvic Radiation Disease Association
Learn more about the late effects of radiotherapy in the pelvic area, and how to manage them.
Rad Chat Image Library | skin reactions
A free medical image library of skin reactions and changes relating to cancer treatment.
Royal College of Radiologists | consent forms
Learn more about radiotherapy consent forms, side effects and late effects and the chances of getting them.
Society of Radiographers | skin reactions
Learn more about radiation skin reactions here.
The Pelvic People | clinician-designed tools to support comfortable sex
Tools to help make penetrative sex comfortable after treatment.
Further information and support
ABC Diagnosis
Supporting primary and secondary breast cancer patients to make informed choices.
Beauty of Support | Macmillan project
A Macmillan community project.
Black Women Rising
The Black Women Rising cancer support project is the flagship programme of The Leanne Pero Foundation, a registered UK charity offering vital help, information and practical advice for people of colour who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Brain Tumour Charity
Information to help and support you in dealing with a brain tumour diagnosis.
> Living with a brain tumour | The Brain Tumour Charity
Breast Cancer Now
Free support for people with breast cancer.
> For all the things left unsaid, we’re here | Breast Cancer Now
Cancer52
Alliance of over 100 organisations advocating for better patient outcomes for rare and less common cancers
Cancer Care Map
Cancer Care Map is an online resource to help people living with cancer find care and support services in their local area, anywhere in the UK. The website is run by cancer charity, The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund.
Future Dreams
A wide range of in-person and online services providing practical, emotional and psychological support for those diagnosed with breast cancer.
> Future Dreams | In-person and virtual breast cancer support
Get Me Back
Get Me Back aims to provide clear and specialist advice on fitness and nutrition after cancer.
Gynae Narratives | We Need to Talk
Order a free PDF copy of the Gynae Narratives, which contains patient stories and insights about the impact of cancer treatment.
Hear The Roar podcast
Cancer stories and interviews.
IPEM - professionals in your radiotherapy story
Learn more about the team who plan and deliver your radiotherapy treatment.
Larsen's Pride: radiotherapy videos for children with brain tumours
Join 4 year old Larsen as he goes for radiotherapy. Find out what happens when you have radiotherapy for a brain tumour and meet some of the people who are there to support you during treatment.
Life After Lary
A support group dedicated to helping people affected by Laryngeal cancer and Total Laryngectomy.
Maggie's
Maggie’s is a charity that provides free expert care and support in centres across the UK and online.
Mouth Cancer Foundation
The charity’s main aim is to provide information, resources and support for patients, families, carers and health professionals.
OncoLink
OncoLink® was the first cancer information website on the Internet, started in 1994, and remains one of the largest.
Oracle Head and Neck Cancer
Information and support when dealing with a head and neck cancer diagnosis.
> Patients and Carers with head and neck cancer – Oracle Head and Neck Cancer UK
Prostate cancer research
In-depth information about prostate cancer and treatment.
PubMed
Online National Medicine Library
South Asian Supernovas
The South Asian Supernovas Community is a not-for-profit community interest company aimed at improving awareness and outcomes for breast cancer in South Asian women in the UK.
