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.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about help with costs if you have cancer. Includes English-language version.
Orchid – Fighting Male Cancer
This leaflet describes sperm banking and how different treatment options for testicular cancer may affect a man’s fertility.
AMEND (Association for Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Disorders)
Guidance for those caring for, or close to, someone living with an endocrine tumour.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet describes the complementary therapies most often used for people with cancer and gives an idea of what is involved in each therapy. Includes details of useful organisations and other resources.
Breast Cancer Care
This leaflet describes what letrozole (Femara®) is, how it works, when it may be prescribed, how it is taken, and the possible side-effects.
Breast Cancer Care
This booklet explains what exemestane is, how it works, when it may be prescribed and possible side effects.
Lymphoma Action
Many people with cancer have fatigue and this extreme tiredness is often called ‘cancer-related fatigue’. This factsheet answers the most common questions people ask about fatigue, including: what it is; why cancer causes fatigue; who gets it; how it feels; how long it lasts; how it is assessed; how it is treated; and how to cope.
Mesothelioma UK
This leaflet describes how to apply for a blue badge. It also explains that prescription charges were abolished for cancer patients in 2009.
Colostomy UK
This booklet seeks to answer the many questions and concerns that patietns or a family member or carer might have about a colostomy.
Lymphoma Action
An overview of how cancer develops and what lymphoma is.
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