Opened by Dr Julian Singer, Princess Alexandra Hospital Harlow

What is Cancer? What to look for. Why does it start? How to avoid it? Screening for early detection. Advice on the symptoms of cancer and the side effects of treatment eg sickness, fatigue, hairloss, menopause, hot flushes, pain, infertility etc Up to date description of a wide range of cancers & their treatment options. An up to the minute list of UK & international clinical research trials for all cancer types.
A comprehensive range of specific advice sheets for chemotherapy regimens - risks of side effects & how to cope with them. Techniques, risks & side effects for specific sites of the body - tips to alleviate side effects. Treatment of breast & prostate cancer. Including side effects of tamoxifen, arimidex, femara, zoludex etc Herceptin for breast cancer, Mabthera for Lymphoma, interferon
Description & list of complementary & alternative therapies with links to established organisations. Drugs to help cancer symptoms & side effects treatment eg drugs to harden bone, for pain, sickness & indigestion. Diet for hot flushes, weight loss, sickness, diarrhoea, constipation, dry mouth, indigestion & procarbazine. Healthy eating & food supplements Why exercise is good before during & after treatment. Specific regimens for breast, abdominal & pelvic surgery.
Risks of smoking, Tips to give up. Helpful products. Plus other lifestyle issues List of files within this web site A prize winning 20 min film designed for patients to take home before chemotherapy or radiotherapy Addresses & links to support groups, other hospitals & cancernet approved international websites.

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Cancer information by health professionals & patients 

for health professionals & patients