Living with advanced cancer

Learn how cancer starts and spreads, and what advanced cancer means.

Learn the answers to common questions about advanced cancer, such as what treatments are available and what to expect in the future?

Learn about the common reactions to being diagnosed with advanced cancer, ways to manage your emotions and coping with feelings of uncertainty.

Advanced cancer can be difficult for the people close to you. You may need help with how to talk to friends or family, or communicating your changing needs.

It can be difficult to decide which treatment is best, and weigh up the benefits or impacts it may have. Learn about the aim of treatment for advanced cancer and the different options available to you.

Learn about some common symptoms of advanced cancer - including fatigue, sleeping problems, loss of appetite, pain, shortness of breath - and ways to manage these.

We explain the practical, medical and legal issues you may want to think about when you’re told the cancer is advanced.

There are many options for assistance - from cancer information and counselling, to practical things like home help and legal services.

Caring for a person with advanced cancer can feel overwhelming and you'll probably have many questions and concerns. There is help available and strategies to help you cope.