Self-help resources

Free guides, videos and audio from Penny Brohn Cancer Care UK, to use any time, at your own pace. Whatever brought you here, fatigue, worry, food, sleep, there’s something practical below, one click away.

Not sure what you need? Explore our whole-person model below to see how the different areas of care fit together, then use it to narrow down the resources.

8 resources

Resources

8 resources

Eating well at Christmas Article

Eating well at Christmas

Eating well during Christmas The holiday season is usually a time of indulgence, celebration, and shared meals. However, for those undergoing cancer…

Nutrition & diet
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A group of women exercising with an exercise graphic over the top Article

How Physical Activity Boosts the Immune System

In this article, we’ll explore recent research that demonstrates how regular physical activity enhances the immune system and can support cancer treatment.…

Physical activity
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A photo of two icesupp drink products on a purple and orange background Article

Eating and drinking when you have a sore mouth

At Penny Brohn UK, we know that a sore mouth is a particularly difficult side effect of cancer treatment. For this

Managing side effects Nutrition & diet
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A picture of people sitting in a car looking out at a field with our Rest and Relax pillar icon on Article

Why relaxation is good for your immune system and body

An essential part of supporting our body to heal is rest and relaxation. Many of us know that it is

Sleep & rest
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Someone looking at a recipe online with our 'eat well' icon over the top Article

Recipes

Here you will find all of our recipes. We are always adding more so make sure to check back on this page…

Nutrition & diet
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A photo of a still, serene lake Article

Get some Headspace

We’re excited to let you know that we have teamed up with meditation and mindfulness company, Headspace to offer anyone that is…

Emotional wellbeing
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A photo of a bed Article

Tips for insomnia

About 30-50% of people who’ve been diagnosed with cancer will have sleep problems at some point. Here a few practical steps you…

Sleep & rest
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A man breathing in fresh air outside Article

Breathing for relaxation

These simple exercises can help: Relax your body and mind Reduce anxiety and feelings of stress Support overall wellbeing Help you have…

Sleep & rest
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