Tuesday 06 February 2024
Susan Long – Maggie's
Supportive treatments are often used to help treat cancer.
Find out what they are and how Maggie's can help.
What are supportive treatments?
Supportive treatments can be given alongside your main cancer treatment to help it work better and to relieve, or prevent, side effects.
There are many different types of supportive treatments. A few examples are:
- Steroids
- Anti sickness drugs
- Bisphosphonates to strengthen bones
- Blood transfusions
There's lots of information about supportive treatments on the Macmillan Cancer Support website.
Maggie's is here with you
Our Cancer Support Specialists are here listen to your concerns and help you find the information and help that's right for you:
- Find your nearest Maggie's centre – you don't need an appointment, just come in
Last review: Oct 2021 | Next review: Oct 2022
Useful links to other organisations
Blood transfusions for people with cancer
Fond pit more about blood transfusions and how they may be used alongside cancer treatment.
From American Cancer Society
Last reviewed: 28 October 2021
Steroids in cancer treatment
Find out more about steroids and how they may be used as part of your cancer treatment.
From Cancer Research Uk (Cruk)
Last reviewed: 28 October 2021
Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF)
Find out more about G-CSF, a growth factor drug which encourages the growth of white blood cells. Learn how it may be used as part of your cancer treatment.
From Macmillan Cancer Support
Last reviewed: 28 October 2021
Supportive and other treatments
Find out more about the different types of supportive treatment and how they may be used alongside your main cancer treatment.
From Macmillan Cancer Support
Last reviewed: 28 October 2021
Blood transfusions
More links
An overview of blood transfusions, when they may be used and what they involve.
From Nhs
Last reviewed: 28 October 2021