Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No matter where you are starting with your diet, activity levels, or your well-being, a new diagnosis of cancer can leave you with lots of questions about what to do next. Sometimes you will get conflicting information or advice. The information provided through this website is based on evidence and it should help you to prepare for whatever lies ahead and make the decisions that are right for you. If you still have questions after working your way through the ‘Prehab and Me’ pages, the list of frequently asked questions listed below might be helpful to you.
In addition to the questions listed, the Macmillan booklet ‘How are you feeling? The emotional effects of cancer’ offers additional guidance to anyone who may feel lonely or isolated following a cancer diagnosis. To access the booklet click here.
Wellbeing
Maggie’s have some excellent relaxation exercises which can help with managing difficult emotions and increase your sense of control: Maggie’s Relaxation video
NHS Inform also has some information on breathing and relaxation exercises which are designed to help you manage stress: NHS Breathing and Relaxation Exercises (includes written/audio/videos)
Fatigue is a symptom which many people find difficult to understand, friends and family included. Reading and sharing the following booklet from Macmillan may help.
If you are experiencing difficulties with sleep, the self help tips on NHS Inform may help you:
The above questions and answers about Diet and Nutrition are recreated with kind permission from the BDA Oncology Group. It is hoped that they will help you to make informed decisions about your diet before you make any changes.