Living with cancer

This 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 (13 11 20) can discuss these issues and link you to appropriate support services.

See also our FREE Living with Cancer Education Program.

Emotions & cancer

Hearing a diagnosis can be devastating.

Nutrition & exercise

Which foods? How much exercise is enough?

Caring for someone

Caring for a person with cancer can be stressful, especially if you're close.

Learning to relax

Relaxation can help you feel in control.

Sexuality & cancer

Learn how cancer and its treatment might affect your sexuality.

Cancer pain

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

Survivors' guide

This is for people who've finished their cancer treatment. What now?

Updated: 27 Mar, 2013