Our Approach to Information

The information provided throughout the Rowan Health Cancer Information Hub is intended to help patients and families better understand cancer, cancer treatments, recovery and survivorship.

Content is written in accessible language while drawing upon recognised oncology guidelines, cancer organisations and evidence-based resources used internationally by healthcare professionals.

Information is regularly reviewed and updated where appropriate. However, it should not replace advice from your oncology team, consultant, specialist nurse or other healthcare professionals involved in your care.

Sources & References

Primary Sources

The educational content provided on this website draws upon information and guidance from:

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

National evidence-based guidelines for health and care in the United Kingdom.

https://www.nice.org.uk

European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Clinical Practice Guidelines covering diagnosis, treatment, supportive care and survivorship.

https://www.esmo.org

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

Internationally recognised clinical practice guidelines used by oncology professionals worldwide.

https://www.nccn.org

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Professional organisation providing clinical guidance, educational resources and cancer research updates.

https://www.asco.org

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Cancer information and research resources provided by the United States National Institutes of Health.

https://www.cancer.gov

Patient Information Resources

We also draw upon educational resources produced by recognised cancer charities and patient organisations, including:

Topics Covered

The information contained within this website includes:

Understanding Cancer
Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy
Immunotherapy
Targeted Therapies
Antibody-Based Therapies
Hormonal Therapy
CAR-T Cell Therapy
Cancer-Related Fatigue
Peripheral Neuropathy
Cognitive Difficulties ("Chemo Brain")
Survivorship and Recovery
Supportive Cancer Care

Evidence-Based Supportive Care

The supportive care information presented throughout this website reflects current understanding of symptom management, rehabilitation, survivorship and quality-of-life support within oncology.

Where appropriate, content has been informed by:

NICE guidance
ESMO supportive care guidelines
NCCN supportive care guidelines
ASCO survivorship resources
Peer-reviewed oncology literature
Current cancer rehabilitation and survivorship recommendations

Important Disclaimer

Medical knowledge continues to evolve. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, information on this website should be viewed as educational and should not be used as a substitute for personalised medical advice.

Patients should always discuss diagnosis, treatment decisions and medical concerns with their oncology team and healthcare professionals.

Last reviewed: 2026