Living with chemotherapy

Chemotherapy can affect you physically and emotionally. Most people have ups and downs during treatment, but support is available.

With a bit of planning and a few precautions, your social life can still go ahead. You might like to plan a holiday.

If you have diabetes, your blood sugar may need closer monitoring while you are having treatment.

Your resistance to infection can sometimes be low if you have or have recently had some cancer treatments. There are some vaccinations you shouldn't have when you have low immunity because they could make you feel very ill.

When you are recovering from chemotherapy, your hair is more fragile than usual so it is best to avoid some treatments for around 6 months.