Having cancer doesn't change the fact you may want to travel - to visit friends, to relax or for business - but it can make the thought of going away, even for just a few days, seem daunting. Cancer Research UK has launched a new travel advice section on its website, offering tips on travelling with cancer and coping with the difficulties that can arise before, during and after treatment.

The advice covers travel both in the UK and abroad, and answers a range of questions on how physical needs and practical issues could affect a trip such as the risk of infection, the ability to have vaccinations and destinations with wheelchair access. There is also information on when not to travel and a detailed section on the complications that may arise when setting up travel insurance.

Liz Woolf, head of CancerHelp UK, said: "For many people, having cancer won't prevent them from travelling, but some may need to make special arrangements. The information provided on the website will help people to ensure that cancer doesn't spoil their travel plans and enable them to enjoy their break to the full."