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.
Breast Test Wales
This leaflet has information about the accuracy, advantages and disadvantages of breast screening, what it is, why it is important; who is screened; what to wear, and what happens during the procedure and afterwards. It also answers common questions that women may have.
Breast Test Wales
Information about the tests that may be offered if changes in the breeast have been detected by routine screening, such as specialised mammograms, breast examination, ultrasound scans, or biopsy.
Breast Test Wales
Information about the tests that may be offered if changes in the breeast have been detected by routine screening, such as specialised mammograms, breast examination, ultrasound scans, or biopsy.
Macmillan Cancer Support|CHANGE
An easy read booklet about how to reduce your risk of cancer. This booklet talks about different ways you can exercise.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Information for people whose melanoma has spread to the lymph nodes.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Information for people whose melanoma has come back in the same area (a local recurrence or recurrent melanoma).
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet explains what happens at the end of someone’s life and how to plan for it. It is for anyone nearing the end of life. There is also information for people caring for someone nearing the end of life.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is about a type of skin cancer called melanoma. It includes information about melanoma, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated with surgery.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Taking part in physical activity before, during and after cancer treatment can have many health benefits. It can help prevent and manage some of the effects of treatment, such as fatigue, depression and risks to your heart health. Lots of people say physical activity helps them feel more like they did before cancer. It can also help you take back control. This is your step-by-step guide to becoming more active. Here you will find tips on choosing which activity to do and where to get support. If you have not been active for a while or are new to being active, this guide will help you set realistic and achievable goals. We have included some tips to help you get started, information on how to set goals and an activity diary to help you keep track of how you are doing.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet explains how care and support is arranged for people with cancer when they are discharged from hospital.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is about managing your debt. It is for people with cancer and their partners, family, friends or carers. It could help if you are in debt now, or if you are worried that you may have debt in the future. It tells you who to contact for more information and support.
Macmillan Cancer Support|CHANGE
An easy read booklet about how to reduce your risk of cancer. This booklet talks about smoking and tips for stopping.
Macmillan Cancer Support|CHANGE
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 explains melanoma that has spread to another area (advanced or metastatic melanoma). It describes advanced melanoma, the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and staging, and the treatment options. It also discusses coping with the symptoms of advanced melanoma and the side effects of treatment, feelings and emotions and lists further sources of support.
Cancer Research UK
Tips, based on scientific evidence, to help people control their weight by taking in fewer calories and using more energy.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet aims to help women understand why breast screening is carried out, the methods used, and what happens if an abnormality is detected. The advantages of screening as well as the difficulties are described. Includes details of useful organisations and other resources.
Cancer Research UK
This leaflet helps patients who have been urgently referred with suspected cancer to prepare for their appointments and tests.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is for people affected by cancer who want to plan ahead. It can help you make choices about what will happen to your money and belongings. By planning ahead, you can save family or friends from tough decisions or financial difficulties in the future. This booklet also explains how to arrange for someone to help you if you become unable to look after your finances.
Leukaemia Care
Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare cancer of the bone marrow. It was previously known as natural killer (NK) cell leukaemia. This booklet explains what it is, and describes the causes, who it affects, what symptoms to expect, how it is diagnosed, and treatment options. It also covers everyday life, managing your emotions, how to talk to your doctor and family and friends, survivorship, palliative care, and end-of-life care. Includes a glossary and details of further support.
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An easy read booklet about the different types of biopsy and what happens.
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An easy read booklet about cervical cancer and what happens during cervical screening (a smear test).
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet has information about what to do about energy bills during cancer treatment. It explains how to look for cheaper alternatives, about government grants, payments and schemes that may help, the changes to make at home, and other support services available.
Macmillan Cancer Support|CHANGE
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.
Macmillan Cancer Support|CHANGE
An easy read booklet about different types of scans and x-rays and what might happen at the hospital.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is about planning and managing your finances. Having cancer can mean you have extra costs, and affect how much money you have coming in (your income). This booklet can help you plan for these changes and manage your money. It is for anyone who wants to manage their spending, bills or bank accounts better, or is thinking of borrowing money.
Macmillan Cancer Support|CHANGE
An easy read booklet about what happens before, during and after en endoscopy.
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An easy read booklet explaining what happens before and during a CT scan.
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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.
Public Health England
Information to help people decide if they want to take up an invitation for bowel scope screening.
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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.
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An easy read booklet explaining what happens before and during an MRI scan.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is about managing your housing costs if you are affected by cancer. These costs could include mortgage payments or rent. It gives tips on talking to your mortgage lender or landlord, applying for benefits and getting help with energy bills.
Public Health England
Guidance for women with breast implants who are having a mammogram.
Macmillan Cancer Support|CHANGE
An easy read booklet about breast cancer, how to check your breasts, changes to look for and breast screening.
Macmillan Cancer Support|CHANGE
An easy read booklet about how to reduce your risk of cancer. This booklet talks about how to be safe in the sun.
Public Health England
Instructions on how to use the enema before attending for bowel scope screening.
Public Health England
This leaflet explains what a colposcopy is, why a further examination is necessary, what happens before, during, and after the examination, and what the examination will show.
Public Health England
This leaflet explains what a colposcopy is, why a further examination is necessary, what happens before, during, and after the examination, and what the examination will show.
Public Health England
This leaflet explains what a colposcopy is, why a further examination is necessary, what happens before, during, and after the examination, and what the examination will show.
Public Health England
This leaflet explains what a colposcopy is, why a further examination is necessary, what happens before, during, and after the examination, and what the examination will show.
Public Health England
This leaflet explains what a colposcopy is, why a further examination is necessary, what happens before, during, and after the examination, and what the examination will show.
Public Health England
This leaflet explains what a colposcopy is, why a further examination is necessary, what happens before, during, and after the examination, and what the examination will show.
Public Health England
This leaflet explains what a colposcopy is, why a further examination is necessary, what happens before, during, and after the examination, and what the examination will show.
Public Health England
This leaflet explains what a colposcopy is, why a further examination is necessary, what happens before, during, and after the examination, and what the examination will show.
Public Health England
This leaflet explains what a colposcopy is, why a further examination is necessary, what happens before, during, and after the examination, and what the examination will show.
Department of Health in association with the NHS Cancer Screening Programmes
This leaflet has information about breast screening, including false positive and false negative results, to help women make an informed choice about taking part. It explains what breast screening is, what happens during the test, what happens to the mammograms once read, and the benefits and difficulties of breast screening.
Public Health England
This leaflet explains what a colposcopy is, why a further examination is necessary, what happens before, during, and after the examination, and what the examination will show.
Public Health England
This leaflet explains what a colposcopy is, why a further examination is necessary, what happens before, during, and after the examination, and what the examination will show.
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