People react very differently to the word 'Cancer' and many people feel totally helpless when they are first told they have the disease.

It's completely natural to initially feel anxious, frustrated, angry, irrational and confused, yet some people automatically feel that they're lives are now in the hands of doctors and hospitals, and that there's nothing they can do for themselves.

They'd be wrong!

There are many things that you and your family can do to help you fully understand your illness, come to terms with the treatment you may have to endure and cope with the practical, emotional and financial stresses and strains that cancer can bring with it.

The internet is a fabulous resource for accessing a wide range of cancer information and all of the main bodies that we generally associate with cancer, such as Cancer Research UK, MacMillan Cancer Support, St Ann's Hospice, Marie Curie and Christie's have a wealth of information for you to read through at your own pace.

We've also put together a very small amount of information, which we hope will help get you started on your way: