Treatment and clincal care

Understanding cancer treatment

Cancer treatment can include surgery, radiotherapy, systemic anti-cancer therapy, or a combination of approaches. Understanding what to expect can help people feel more prepared and supported.

Preparing for treatment

Support before treatment may include:

• Information about what will happen
• Physical preparation and exercise advice
• Emotional and practical support

Being informed can help reduce anxiety and improve confidence.

During and after treatment

Support during and after treatment focuses on:

• Managing side effects
• Maintaining strength and wellbeing
• Supporting recovery and follow-up

Your healthcare team can help you access the right support at each stage.

Living a good quality of life is as important to people as survival. We are working to ensure that every person receives personalised care and support from cancer diagnosis onwards.

There are three key areas of this work:

Get involved

TVCA has a number of forums which meet meet on a monthly basis to discuss progressing the personalised care agenda. If you are a healthcare professional interested in joining one of our forums, please contact us, we’d love to hear from you.