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Supporting physical wellbeing

It’s important to look after your wellbeing during and after cancer treatment. This may help people cope better with the physical and emotional impact of cancer, as well as side effects.

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Exercise and cancer

This information has been prepared to help you understand more about exercise, and the benefits of physical activity before, during and after cancer treatment. Before starting any new exercise, it is important to check with your health care team.
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Nutrition for people living with cancer

This information has been prepared to help you understand more about eating well before, during and after treatment for cancer. We hope this information will answer some of your questions and help you think about other questions to ask your treatment team or dietitian.
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Understanding complementary therapies

This information has been prepared to help you understand more about the role of complementary therapies in cancer care. Complementary therapies are designed to be used alongside conventional treatments.
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Massage

Massage and other gentle bodywork techniques focus on the positive effects of human touch. They are popular complementary therapies that you may benefit from. It is advisable to discuss with your treating doctor prior to receiving complementary therapies.