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.
Ovacome
This factsheet describes the tests that could be carried out to screen for ovarian cancer (internal examination; CA125 blood test; and ultrasound), their effectiveness, the problems of screening for ovarian cancer, and the results of recent studies. It also provides broad guidelines for women at low and high risk of developing ovarian cancer.
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Children with cancer may experience problems with eating and drinking at some stage. This can be due to the cancer or its treatment. This booklet has ideas on helping children with a poor appetite and other eating problems.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This audiobook is about non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. It is for anyone who is having tests for this type of cancer or has been diagnosed with it. This audiobook may also be helpful for family members, friends or carers. The audiobook explains the symptoms of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. It also explains how it is diagnosed and treated, and ways to cope. This includes your feelings, relationships, work and finances.
Prostate Cancer UK
This factsheet describes the tests used to diagnose prostate cancer and explains what the results might show. The tests include the PSA test, digital rectal examination, TRUS (trans-rectal ultra sound) guided biopsy, CT scan, MRI scan and a bone scan. It also explain s the staging and grading of prostate cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Cancer can cause problems with eating and drinking. This information is about the different problems that can happen and ways of dealing with them. Includes English-language version.
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Hair loss is a common side effect of having chemotherapy and of radiotherapy to the head. This book tells the story of Anna, Jack and Laura who all lose their hair while having treatment for cancer and helps young children to understand what might happen.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about what to expect when you find out you have cancer and where to get help and support. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about fatigue, which can be caused by cancer or cancer treatments. Includes the English-language version.
Lymphoma Action
This factsheet describes what cancer-related cognitive disorder is, who gets it, the causes, signs, how it is assessed and treated, and how to cope with it.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This audiobook is about muscle-invasive and advanced bladder cancer. It is for anyone who is having tests for this type of cancer or has been diagnosed with it. It may also be helpful for family members, friends or carers. It explains the symptoms of muscle-invasive and advanced bladder cancer, and how it is diagnosed and treated. It also describes ways to cope, including your feelings, relationships, work and finances.