Understanding chemotherapy

Booklet
Published: 01 Mar 2022
Next review: 01 Mar 2025
Edition: 16

This booklet is about chemotherapy. It is for anyone who is having chemotherapy treatment for cancer. There is also information for carers, family members and friends.

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Published: 01 Mar 2022
Next review: 01 Mar 2025
Edition: 16

This booklet is about chemotherapy. It is for anyone who is having chemotherapy treatment for cancer. There is also information for carers, family members and friends.

About this booklet

This booklet explains how chemotherapy works and how it is given. There is also information about common side effects, how they can be treated and what you can do to manage them.

 

Visit our online information about chemotherapy.


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.