Cancers affecting the brain and communication

Cancer that affects the brain can impact on a person's understanding and speech. 

It is not always easy for the person to:

• follow what someone says or has written
• remember things
• concentrate for more than a short period.

When expressing their views it may not always be easy to:

• find the right words
• use complex sentences
• remember what they are talking about
• express or control their emotions.

Key actions

To enable a person with a cancer affecting the brain to engage more fully, make sure you have supplied:

• a safe and comfortable environment in which to work
• sufficient time to have their say and to read information
• spoken and written materials available in a clear and accessible form.

  Cancers affecting the brain: further information

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