The web Directory of Information Materials for People Affected by Cancer is regularly updated and currently has details of over 1,900 booklets, leaflets, books and audiovisual materials for people affected by cancer. Most have been published in the last five years but we have included some older ones that are still useful.
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An easy read booklet explaining what happens before and during a CT scan.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This is a translation of information from the Macmillan Cancer Support website It describes what leiomyosarcomas are, the signs and symptoms, how they are diagnosed, treatment options, follow-up, and emotions.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet is a translation of information on the Macmillan Cancer Support website. It describes gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) - a type of soft tissue sarcoma that develops in the digestive tract - the possible risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and staging, and the treatment options.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Myelofibrosis (MF) is a type of bone marrow disease. Rarely, MF leads to leukemia.This factsheet explains what it is, and briefly describes the signs, symptoms, tests and treatment options.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Nivolumab (OPDIVO®) is a targeted therapy drug used to treat melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer or kidney (renal cell) cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Nivolumab (OPDIVO®) is a targeted therapy drug used to treat melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer or kidney (renal cell) cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Osteosarcoma is a rare type of sarcoma of the bone. This factsheet describes the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, grading and staging and treatment options.
Department of Health
Leaflet aimed at alerting general public to symptoms of lung cancer and encouraging people to go to the doctor if they have a cough that last more than three weeks or get out of breath easily.
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An easy read booklet about the different complementary therapies that are available.
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An easy read booklet explaining what happens during an ultrasound scan.
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An easy read booklet about what happens before, during and after a colonoscopy.
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An easy read booklet about how to reduce your risk of cancer. This booklet talks about different ways you can exercise.
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An easy read booklet explaining what happens before and during an MRI scan.
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An easy read booklet about things you might want to think if you will not get better from cancer. For example, things you want to do before you die, people you want to see and things you want to remember and think about.
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An easy read booklet about the different places you can be looked after in the last few months, weeks or days of your life.
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An easy read booklet about breast cancer, how to check your breasts, changes to look for and breast screening.
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An easy read booklet about how to reduce your risk of cancer. This booklet talks about smoking and tips for stopping.
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An easy read booklet about waiting for test results and what happens when you get them.
Macmillan Cancer Support and the Public Health Agency
This spiral-bound booklet is about some of the ways that people with cancer in Northern Ireland can plan ahead and make choices about their future care. It is divided into the following sections: Planning ahead; Making a will; Advance care plans; Enduring power of attorney; Advance decisions to refuse treatment; Organ and tissue donation; Your plans for after you die; Managing your care if you haven't planned ahead; Mental capacity; Further information and support.
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An easy read booklet about what a funeral is and things you might want to plan for your funeral, such as the music or who should come.
Self-published using CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
“An ABC of prostate cancer today – 2nd Edition replaces its best-selling predecessor, “An ABC of prostate cancer in 2015”. The new edition provides the reader with comprehensive information on the very latest diagnosis tests that are available and now becoming routinely used in leading clinics, hospitals and specialist practice around the world. A leading urological surgeon who reviewed the book said: “All my registrars (interns) should get a copy of this book and fully digest its contents.” Another specialist said: “Every general practitioner (physician) in the country should read the book to bring them up-to- date on prostate cancer.” Not with standing these comments, the easy-to-read book, is targeted at the layman, and is written in easily understood language. The book provides the reader with more than 100 questions that prostate cancer sufferers should consider asking their doctors. It also details “My Journey over Four Continents to find the Best Cure”. The book (99,500 words over 344 pages) is presented in three parts: In Part 1, the book looks at what prostate cancer is and examines, in detail, PSA testing and its derivatives such as PSA density, PSA doubling time, free PSA, etc. It also looks in depth at the biopsy process and explains the increasing use of multiparametric MRI as a diagnostic tool. The staging and grading of prostate cancers are explained. Part 2 focusses on the 10 top treatments available to treat prostate cancer. Some of these treatments are broken down into multiple sub-sets. One such treatment is radiation, which is broken down into nine different forms of radiation, each of which is fully presented. Some of these, like proton beam therapy, might offer better alternative outcomes to some sufferers than more ‘popular’ treatments. Whilst the book focusses mainly on the treatment of patients with low and intermediate risk prostate cancer that is localised, the treatment of metastatic prostate cancer is also considered. The book considers diet and nutrition issues in detail and also has chapters on alternative treatments and a comprehensive cancer-fighting plan. This part of the book concludes with a chapter on the all-important prostate cancer support groups. Part 3 of the book details my consideration of various treatment options, my visits to three urologists and a radiation oncologist, my treatment selection process and my subsequent proton beam therapy treatment at the National Cancer Centre in Sout
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet explains how to make or update your will, what to include, who to include, whether you should use a solicitor, how inheritance tax is calculated, and further sources of information and other useful organisations.
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An easy read booklet about how to reduce your risk of cancer. This booklet talks about how to have safe sex.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet has been written to help people understand more about primary brain tumours (both malignant and benign). It covers the different types of brain tumour, the causes, signs and symptoms, treatment, and recurrence. It also covers emotions, support, and practical and financial help.
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An easy read booklet about the possible side effects of chemotherapy and ways of coping with each one.
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An easy read booklet about the possible side effects of radiotherapy and where to get support.
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An easy read booklet about how to reduce your risk of cancer. This booklet talks about alcohol and how many units are in different drinks.
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An easy read booklet about how to reduce your risk of cancer. This booklet talks about what a healthy diet is and foods to avoid.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet aims to help people affected by cancer understand the basics of debt management and to provide tools to help them deal with their debts. It covers benefits, creating a financial statement, identifying priority debts, and negotiating with creditors. It includes sample letters, further sources of information and advice, and a jargon buster.
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An easy read booklet about having tests at hospital and what might happen.
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An easy read booklet explaining what dying is, how you might feel if someone you love dies and where you can get support.
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An easy read booklet about the different people who can support you if you are dying and what they can help with.
Cancer Research UK
Pack of 100 cards with information on the bowel cancer screening programme in England, including the age range when people are eligible to take part, and the contact number to request a new kit.
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An easy read booklet about how to reduce your risk of cancer. This booklet talks about how to be safe in the sun.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Cancer can put a strain on your budget. It can lead to extra costs and disrupt your income. This booklet aims to help you manage these changes and look after your everyday finances.
Macmillan Cancer Support and the Public Health Agency
This booklet is about some of the ways that people with cancer in Scotland can plan and make choices about their future care.
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An easy read booklet that explains grief and talks about the different emotions or changes you might experience if someone you love dies. There is also information about where to get support.
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An easy read booklet about what a funeral is, what might happen and other ways of remembering someone who has died.
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An easy read booklet about testicular cancer and how to check your testicles for changes.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This leaflet is about how you can take an active role in your care. It describes types of support that your healthcare team may call the Recovery Package. This leaflet looks at: some of the support you can ask for after a cancer diagnosis; what options may be available to you for your follow-up care, and what information you need; ways you can look after yourself.
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An easy read booklet that talks about the role religion and faith may play at the end of life and other things that might help you feel spiritual.
Department of Health
Leaflet aimed at alerting general public to symptoms of lung cancer and encouraging people to go to the doctor if they have a cough that last more than three weeks or get out of breath easily.
Public Health England
Leaflet aimed at alerting general public to symptoms of lung cancer and encouraging people to go to the doctor if they have a cough that last more than three weeks.
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An easy read booklet about symptoms you might have with advanced cancer and things that can help.
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An easy read booklet about coping with grief and things that can help you.
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An easy read booklet about how to plan for your future, including making an Advance Care Plan.
Public Health England
This leaflet tells you about HPV testing. This is a test carried out on the sample of cells taken during cervical screening. It makes no difference to what happens at your screening appointment.
The Brain Tumour Charity
This factsheet aims to help patients understand why they may have less energy. It explains what cancer-related fatigue is and describes the symptoms and possible causes. It has suggestions for coping with fatigue and answers some commonly asked questions and also offers some practical suggestions for coping with the emotional and physical effects of fatigue.
Lymphoedema Support Network
This leaflet describes why exercise is important, what happens during exercise, and how it can help people with lymphoedema. It has advice on exercising with lymphoedema, and what to watch out for, and concludes with information about exercises and activities that people with lymphoedema have found useful, including swimming, golf and racquet sports, cycling, walking, yoga or Tai Chi, and going to the gym.
Lymphoedema Support Network
This leaflet explains why it is important to follow a healthy eating plan and describes how to make the necessary dietary changes.
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