Living with cancer

Life with Cancer bookletThis information is for people with cancer and their families and friends. It's about the feelings and experiences people have when they're diagnosed and treated for cancer, and while recovering from cancer treatment.

Our Helpline - 131120 - can discuss any of these things with you and link you to appropriate supports.

See also our FREE Living with Cancer Education Program.  

PDF iconDownload: Life with Cancer booklet (1.2MB).

When you're first told

Hearing a diagnosis can be devastating.

Cancer pain

Many find that understanding their illness can help them to better manage it.

Nutrition & exercise

Which foods? How much exercise is enough?

Legal rights & responsibilities

Learn about your legal position as a result of being diagnosed with cancer.

Sexuality & cancer

Learn how cancer and its treatment might affect your sexuality.

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Updated: 21 Nov, 2008