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.

Visit the NHS website for more information on personalised cancer care.

The NHS Long Term Plan for Cancer states that “by 2021, where appropriate every person diagnosed with cancer will have access to personalised care, including needs assessments, a care plan and health and wellbeing information and support”.

Please speak to your cancer nurse specialist about having a holistic needs assessment if you haven’t already been offered one, and take the time to focus and reflect on the concerns you may have about all aspects of your life.

Personalised cancer care

Personalised cancer care is to support people diagnosed with cancer, improving the patient journey by taking into account their individual thoughts, feelings and circumstances.

We use the Macmillan template which includes a care plan, treatment summary, cancer care review, and includes health and wellbeing information to suit the patient and support better coordination between the hospital, GP and patient.

More information about personalised cancer care
Watch a Macmillan cancer support video that highlights the benefits of personalised cancer care.

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