Making treatment decisions

Booklet
Published: 01 Jul 2023
Next review: 01 Jul 2026
Edition: 5

This booklet is about making treatment decisions. It is for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer. It may also be helpful for carers, family members and friends.

View online
You can also order a physical copy of this booklet on Macmillan Orders with ID: MAC12163_05_N
Published: 01 Jul 2023
Next review: 01 Jul 2026
Edition: 5

This booklet is about making treatment decisions. It is for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer. It may also be helpful for carers, family members and friends.

About this booklet

This booklet is about making treatment decisions. It is for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer. It may also be helpful for carers, family members and friends.

 

The booklet explains how you can find out information about your treatment options. It discusses how your healthcare team and others can support you to make decisions about your treatment.

 

We hope it helps you deal with some of the questions or feelings you may have. We cannot give advice about the best treatment for you. You should talk to your doctor, who knows your medical history. 

 

Visit our online information about making treatment decisions.

 

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.

Tag: TMT

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.