Symptoms to look out for include renewed symptoms such as fatigue, pain, weight loss, difficulty in swallowing, breathlessness.
The head and neck multi-disciplinary team aims to help and support all patients through and beyond treatment, and to help manage any symptoms that cause problems.
The head and neck nurse specialist team is the best way to seek advice about treatment and can be contacted on 0113 2068616.
Some lifestyle tips:
- Make small adjustments to your everyday activities to make things easier where you can
- Take light, regular exercise to keep your energy levels up
- Give priority to the most important things you want to do first
- Pace yourself so you get enough rest
- Consider learning a relaxation technique, such as meditation, to help you manage your anxieties and help keep you in a positive frame of mind
- Develop a support network of friends and fellow patients with whom you can share and discuss your experiences
Head and Neck Cancer Information and Support
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. They provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care. They provide booklets on cancer and treatments and run helplines providing cancer information and benefits advice as well as an interactive online community forum.
Maggie’s Centre
Maggie’s have drop-in centres located around the country where they can offer practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their families and friends. They also have the Maggie’s Online Centre, where people can communicate and share experiences with other people who have been affected by cancer.
Email: [email protected]
Oracle Head and Neck Cancer UK – UK’s leading charity in head and neck cancer