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Endorsed by the European Oncology Nursing Society

Why should I register?

If you have a My Day account, you can use personalised tools to help you take charge of your treatment and your life:

Reminders about appointments and when to take your medications
Set some personal goals and improve your well-being today
Keep track of when you need to have your injections

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When cancer affects your work

Sabine’s work as a publisher was central to her life, but she lost her job as a result of her cancer: a second blow on top of her diagnosis. Her advice is to communicate continually and effectively with your employer and ensure that you direct the choices that are made.

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Coping with cancer

Jean Carroll Criner, an ovarian cancer survivor, talks about coping with cancer as a chronic condition.

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Life after bowel cancer

Paul, a bowel cancer survivor, talks frankly about life after treatment. He describes the tremendous feeling of relief on being given the all-clear, alongside a mixture of guilt, anxiety, and fear. He talks about side effects and returning to work, and how friendship and his passion for rugby gave him a focus in surviving the cancer journey.

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What is a survivorship plan?

A survivorship plan is all about your journey forward. It is about how you want to live, and should help you get the most out of your life. Join Sangeeta Agarawal, an oncology nurse, as she talks about the importance of your survivorship plan.

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Staying active for recovery

Breast cancer survivor Marjolijn van Bruggen describes her passion for her dogs and for dog-training. Gradual resumption of active participation in this hobby played an important role in her recovery process after treatment, helping her to build up her physical strength and her self-confidence.

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Looking towards the future

Cancer patient Silvana van den Noord describes how she wrote her own life script to give her power and focus. She wanted something positive to come out of her experience, so built a food-truck, which gave her energy. She has an arrow tattoo on her arm, to represent looking towards the future.

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Life after lung cancer

Anne, a lung cancer survivor who was successfully treated 9 years ago, talks about the importance of early diagnosis and self-care. She stresses how important it is to take good care of your body and to have suspicious symptoms investigated immediately.

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Coping day to day

When you have been diagnosed with cancer, it may be a struggle to deal with the demands of life from day to day. With the right support, there are many ways you can learn to cope with the daily physical and emotional demands of cancer.

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Unable to work due to cancer?

You may find it difficult or impossible to continue working because you have cancer. What adjustments should your employer make to help you continue working, and what help and support is available if you have to give up your job?

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Managing your bills and bank accounts

Keeping track of bills and bank accounts can be difficult at the best of times, but the unexpected costs of cancer can make this even more challenging. If you are worried about your finances, do look for help before the problems become insurmountable.

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What financial support can I get?

Financial worries can be a major additional source of stress if you are diagnosed with cancer. You may be eligible for a range of different benefits and grants to help you cope.

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What happens after treatment?

When you finish your cancer treatment, you will be entering a new phase in the journey, the follow-up phase. During this phase you will see your doctor regularly for health checks. These appointments provide an opportunity to talk about things that are worrying you.

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Preparing for end of life

Preparing for the end of your life can be confronting and scary. However, most people take comfort in knowing that things such as estate planning or funeral arrangements are taken care of. Jean Carroll Criner talks about how her end-of-life plan has added security to her vibrant life.

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Survivorship begins at diagnosis

Survivorship does not start once active cancer treatment has finished: it should begin the day you are diagnosed with cancer. Lorraine and Gene Sacco talk about important considerations to bring to your oncologist in order to ensure that your survivorship plan is sufficient in the long-run.

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Living with and beyond cancer

Your cancer journey starts the moment you are diagnosed and continues beyond treatment. What should you expect from your doctor and from your treatment? What happens after your treatment ends? And where can you find support throughout your journey?

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Planning for end of life

Everyone has to face the end of life. Although you may find it confronting and uncomfortable, there are certain things that can be planned for. Knowing that you have a solid end-of-life plan can allow you and your loved ones to relax and live each day to the fullest.

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Going back to work

Returning to work after being treated for cancer can be an important part of getting back into a routine, improving your social life, and providing for your financial needs. But it is important to know when it is the right time to go back and how to do so.

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Questions to ask your employer when you return to work

Being treated for cancer does not automatically mean you must stop working. Even if you take sick leave during your cancer treatment, you may want to return to your job once treatment is completed. Here are some suggestions for questions you may like to ask your employer about returning to work.

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Telling my employer

You will probably need to tell your employer about your cancer as you may need to take time off for medical appointments and treatment, or need advice on claiming sickness benefits. Here are some tips for how to conduct what could be a difficult conversation.

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Life after prostate cancer

Tony, a prostate cancer survivor, talks about his gratitude for having survived. Christmas, in particular, is a time when we miss loved ones who are no longer with us, and he is thankful to be with his children and grandchildren at this time.

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