Research carried out by cancer charity Maggie's has found almost 30% of people in the UK with the illness are more worried about the the cost of living crisis than their diagnosis.
And Karen Verrill, director of the Maggie's Centre at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, warned the financial pressures on many cancer patients were "catastrophic". The centre - which offers a range of support for cancer patients and their loved ones from counselling to financial advice and even tai chi - has two specialist advisors helping those to using the centre with their finances.
Karen said the two advisors had never been busier. The charity hired a second advisor earlier this year.
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