Coping with advanced cancer

Booklet
Published: 01 Oct 2022
Next review: 01 Oct 2025
Edition: 12

A booklet for anyone who has been told that their cancer has spread or come back, and their relatives and friends.

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Published: 01 Oct 2022
Next review: 01 Oct 2025
Edition: 12

A booklet for anyone who has been told that their cancer has spread or come back, and their relatives and friends.

About this booklet

This booklet is for people who have cancer that has come back or spread. This is sometimes called advanced cancer.

 

There is information about some of the concerns you may have and advice about ways of coping. It talks about treatments and your feelings. It also has practical information about getting help and support.

 

We hope it helps you deal with some of the questions or feelings you may have. Visit our online information about advanced cancer.

 

We want everyone affected by cancer to feel our information is written for them. To do this we use plain English and we try to make it accessible and relevant to the widest range of people. Read more about how we produce our information.

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How we can help

Macmillan Support Line
The Macmillan Support Line is a free and confidential phone service for people living and affected by cancer. If you need to talk, we'll listen. 

 

Financial guidance
Financial issues can cause worry when someone becomes ill. You may be able to claim benefits to help you in your situation. You may also be able to get financial assistance from other organisations.
Welfare rights advice and tools

There are lots of benefits that could help you after a cancer diagnosis, but the system can be confusing. Our Welfare Rights Advisors are here to help.