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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.
Penny Brohn UK
This information sheet aims to provide clearly sourced and reliable information to help you make informed choices about the range of complementary therapies on offer to support people with cancer. It covers acupuncture, healing, massage, reflexology, and shiatsu.
Prostate Scotland
This booklet has detailed information about early prostate cancer, and is aimed at helping men, their partners and families understand about prostate cancer, the tests, investigations and treatment options and help them decide on the treatment that suits them best.
Prostate Scotland
Prostate Cancer UK
This booklet is for men who have had treatment aimed at getting rid of their prostate cancer, such as surgery (radical prostatectomy), radiotherapy or brachytherapy. It describes the care and support men can expect after treatment.
Breast Cancer Care
This leaflet explains why exercise is necessary after breast surgery, when to start exercising, and how long to carry on. It opens out into a poster that demonstrates exercises for the days and weeks after surgery.
Breast Cancer Care
This booklet describes radiotherapy for primary (early) breast cancer. It explains what radiotherapy is, why it might be needed, how it is given, what to expect, treatment planning, and the possible side-effects.
Bowel Cancer UK
This booklet is for anyone diagnosed with bowel cancer and their family and friends. It gives an overview of what bowel cancer is, how it is treated, the common treatment side effects and what happens when treatment finishes.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
This booklet is for family members of someone with pancreatic cancer. It includes information on managing symptoms and side effects, and accessing the right care and support.
Prostate Scotland
This booklet is to help men whose cancer has not spread beyond the prostate understand more about minimal access surgery to remove the prostate (also known as robotic assisted radical prostatectomy and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy). It covers what it is, who it’s suitable for, what happens and the advantages and drawbacks of this type of treatment. It may help men decide if this might be the right treatment choice for them.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
This fact sheet is for anyone who wants to know more about treating pancreatic cancer with chemotherapy. It explains how chemotherapy is given, and the different drugs that may be used. It also explains the main side effects of chemotherapy and how these can be managed and how to look after yourself and get support during chemotherapy..
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