Food and drink

Drinking plenty of fluids is really important and can help your bowels. Prune juice and hot drinks can help

Eat more fibre such as raw fruit, cereals and vegetables

Exercise

Take gentle exercise e.g. regular short walks

Medicines

Take mild laxatives that your doctor prescribes or ask advice about laxatives that you can get from a local pharmacy

More information on the possible side effects from cancer treatment can be found on the Cancer Research UK and Macmillan websites.