Cancer Treatment Explained

Cancer Treatment Explained
(English)

A series of videos to help inform and support you throughout your treatment.

_{Produced by Merck in collaboration with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust}

Episode 1: Types of cancer treatment

An introduction to cancer treatment, how it can vary, and where you can find more information on the treatment you are prescribed.

Episode 2: What is chemotherapy?

A simple explanation of chemotherapy and its effects on cancer cells and your body.

Episode 3: What is immunotherapy?

An introduction to immunotherapy and how it works with your body's immune system to destroy cancer cells.

Episode 4: Your treatment appointment

Key information about your treatment appointment, including what to do if you are unable to attend.

Episode 5: Visiting the chemotherapy suite

An introduction to our chemotherapy suite, including advice on how to prepare for your visit.

Episode 6: Tests required before treatment

An introduction to immunotherapy and how it works with your body's immune system to destroy cancer cells.

Episode 7: What to expect on treatment day

A guide to what will happen on the day of treatment and what will be done once your treatment has finished.

Episode 8: How is your treatment given

A simple explanation of the different ways that chemotherapy and immunotherapy can be given.

Episode 9: Side effects of chemotherapy

A summary of the possible chemotherapy side effects, including advice on managing symptoms and when to contact your care team.

Episode 10: Side effects of immunotherapy

A description of common immunotherapy side effects along with self-care tips and advice on when to contact your care team.

Episode 11: Looking after yourself

A simple explanation of chemotherapy and its effects on cancer cells and your body.

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