Health and wellbeing

Quality of life and health and wellbeing can help complement and support clinical cancer treatment. It is important to take the time to focus on this with your cancer nurse specialist and ask for a holistic needs assessment if you haven’t already completed one. This assessment will help to focus and explore the concerns you will inevitably have after a cancer diagnosis and create your own personalised care plan.

In your area

Visit the Cancer Map website to take a look at the UK directory of cancer related services or visit the Macmillan website to find local services that can enhance your quality of life.

Living with and beyond cancer

Receiving care that is tailored and personalised can have a significant impact on how cancer care is experienced and overall help with quality of life. It is vital that support continues during and after treatment.  Find out more about the Trust’s commitment to a Personalised Care approach.

‘Look Good, Feel Better’ pamper therapy

Help boost your physical and emotional wellbeing through free online and face-to-face Workshops, printed materials and tutorials. About Us - Look Good Feel Better : Look Good Feel Better

Online audio and visual resources

We have a selection of audio files to help with relaxation and mindfulness, plus some informative videos that talk about the many aspects of living with cancer.  Access these online resources here to use at your convenience.

Managing side effects and symptoms and maintaining a healthy lifestyle

Macmillan can offer advice on eating healthily, keeping active, quitting smoking and managing weight loss or gain. There are a wide range of side effects that you may experience during after cancer treatment, visit the Macmillan website for many resources to help manage these, or talk to your cancer nurse specialist for more advice.

York Against Cancer holiday homes

Need a relaxing weekend away? Visit the York Against Cancer website to find out more about their respite homes.

Living with and beyond cancer

Your cancer nurse specialist can help you to personalise your non-clinical treatments and focus on the parts of your life that may be affected by cancer - emotionally, spiritually, practically and physically. Ask about our holistic needs assessment and visit our living with and beyond cancer webpage.