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.
Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust
Credit-card leaflet with facts about cervical screening. It also describes briefly what happens during cervical screening and who is invited for screening, and has tips for coping if you are nervous or worried.
Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust
This booklet describes LLETZ (large loop excision of the transformation zone), which may be carried out after an abnormal cervical smear.
Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust
This booklet describes HPV (human papillomavirus) and how the vaccine works. It explains where girls can get the vaccine, how effective it is and the possible side effects.
Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust
HPV (human papillomavirus) testing has been introduced in the UK as part of the National Cervical Screening Programme. This booklet describes what HPV is, how it is transmitted, how the test is carried out and what happens if the result is positive.
Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust
This booklet explains what HPV (human papillomavirus) is and the link with cervical cancer. It describes how HPV is transmitted, how to reduce the risk, and testing for HPV.
Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust
This booklet explains what cervical screening is, who is eligible, the test itself, and what happens if the result is abnormal.
Prostate Cancer UK
A factsheet for men who have been diagnosed with high-grade prostatic intrapeithelial neoplasia (PIN) or atypical small acinar proliferation (ASAP) after having a prostate biopsy. It explains what ASAP and 'high-grade' PIN are and how they might be monitored.
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
This booklet for the parents and carers of children with cancer aims to help answer some of the many questions that arise when treatment finishes. It discusses feelings and emotions, practical issues, school, and moving on.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of cancer of the colon. It explores the emotions that arise on diagnosis, and has advice on coping with these, as well as on practical issues such as financial help. It also includes details of useful organisations and websites.
Macmillan Cancer Support
A booklet explaining how Macmillan Cancer Support can help people affected by cancer. It talks about the support line, information and support services, Macmillan professionals and practical ways Macmillan can help.
Target Ovarian Cancer
This guide is for women with recurrent ovarian cancer or whose cancer did not respond to first treatment. It focuses on practical and emotional needs.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This z-card gives the signs and symptoms of the main cancers for men and women and advice on cancer prevention for anyone worried about their cancer risk.
Prostate Cancer UK
This factsheet describes how high intensity focused ultrasound may be used to treat prostate cancer, who can have it, the advantages and disadvantages, what the treatment involves, and the possible side effects.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet describes anal cancer, including diagnosis, treatment, and life after treatment.
Cancer Research UK
This leaflet for men highlights the early signs and symptoms of cancer. It explains what to look out for and why it is important to get any symptoms checked out.
Melrose Books
Surgeon: You’ve got cancer, but we can keep you going for a few months, or maybe a few years. Me: Okay, which is it, months or years? Surgeon: Silence. Me: Will it kill me? Surgeon: Yes, it probably will. That was when my head went into overdrive and I lost the plot. Hearing that you have cancer is a life-changing moment. Connecting with Cancer tells the stories of different people affected by different cancers: how their lives were changed, how they found an inner strength, how they found hope and a life after cancer. Each story is personal and sometimes very intimate; in the pages of this book, you will learn what cancer feels like. (Publisher)
Cancer Research UK
This leaflet for women highlights the early signs and symptoms of cancer. It explains what to look out for and why it is important to get any symptoms checked out.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Guidance on eating a healthy diet and coping with poor appetite and weight loss, with plenty of recipes for people living with cancer or those caring for them.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet explains what cancer is, why surgery might be used to treat it, and how the surgery is carried out. It also describes what to expect before and after the operation, and the possible longer-term complications. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of cancer of the rectum. It explores the emotions that arise on diagnosis, and has advice on coping with these, as well as on practical issues such as financial help. It also includes details of useful organisations and websites.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet explains what cancer is, why surgery might be used to treat it, and how the surgery is carried out. It also describes what to expect before and after the operation, and the possible longer-term complications. Includes English-language version.
Sarcoma UK
This booklet is aimed at anyone who has been diagnosed with a retroperitoneal sarcoma. It explains what retroperitoneal sarcoma is, how it is diagnosed and the treatment options available. It also has information on where to go for support and space to record diagnosis information, appointments and contact details of healthcare professionals.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet explains what cancer is, why surgery might be used to treat it, and how the surgery is carried out. It also describes what to expect before and after the operation, and the possible longer-term complications. Includes English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet explains what cancer is, why surgery might be used to treat it, and how the surgery is carried out. It also describes what to expect before and after the operation, and the possible longer-term complications. Includes English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet explains what cancer is, why surgery might be used to treat it, and how the surgery is carried out. It also describes what to expect before and after the operation, and the possible longer-term complications. Includes the English language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet explains what cancer is, why surgery might be used to treat it, and how the surgery is carried out. It also describes what to expect before and after the operation, and the possible longer-term complications. Includes English language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet explains what cancer is, why surgery might be used to treat it, and how the surgery is carried out. It also describes what to expect before and after the operation, and the possible longer-term complications. Includes the English-language version.
Cancer Research UK
This leaflet explains the different types of clinical trials, the benefits and drawbacks of taking part, and how to join a clinical trial.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet explains what cancer is, why surgery might be used to treat it, and how the surgery is carried out. It also describes what to expect before and after the operation, and the possible longer-term complications. Includes English language version.
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Easy read information on taking care in the sun.
Macmillan Cancer Support
An overview of some of the more common side-effects that might happen with cancer treatments: bone marrow and blood, fatigue, mouth problems, nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea and constipation, eating problems, skin, fertility, sex life, hormonal changes. The booklet suggests ways of dealing with them.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is for teenagers and young adults who have, or have had, cancer and who are worried about effects on their fertility.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet explains what cancer is, why surgery might be used to treat it, and how the surgery is carried out. It also describes what to expect before and after the operation, and the possible longer-term complications. Includes English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet describes the different types of primary liver cancer, the risk factors and causes, the symptoms, how a diagnosis is made, the stages, and the treatment options. It also covers emotions, coping and financial issues.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet explains why surgery may be used to treat cancer. It describes how the surgery is carried out, what happens before and after an operation, and the possible long-term complications, such as lymphoedema.
NHS England
A short video to help people with a learning difficulty and/or autism to use NHS111.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This audiobook explains non-Hodgkin lymphoma, covering the causes and symptoms, diagnosis, staging and grading, treatments and clinical trials. It also talks about emotional, practical and financial issues.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Suggestions to help people get the best care and support after treatment ends and to live as healthy and active a life as possible.
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Easy read information for men on how to check their testicles.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
FOLFIRINOX is a possible treatment option for advanced pancreatic cancer. It is a combination of four drugs (leucovorin (folinic acid), fluorouracil, irinotecan and oxaliplatin). This factsheet describes how it is given and the possible side effects.
Macmillan Cancer Support|Diabetes UK
This booklet is about diabetes and cancer treatment. It is for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer and who also has diabetes. It may also be useful for anyone with an increased risk of developing diabetes because of cancer treatment. It explains how some cancer treatments can affect diabetes and make it difficult to control blood sugar. It also has some tips to help people cope with side effects of cancer treatment if they have diabetes.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
A factsheet for anyone who would like to find out more about oxaliplatin chemotherapy to treat pancreatic cancer. It has information about how oxaliplatin is given and the side effects.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
Gemcitabine may be used for advanced pancreatic cancer. Thus factsheet describes how it is given and the side effects.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet is about what happens at the end of life and how to prepare for it.
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Easy read information for women on how to check their breasts.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet is about what happens at the end of life and how to prepare for it. Includes the English language version.
Prostate Cancer UK
This factsheet has been written for men who are thinking about having surgery to treat their prostate cancer. It describes the operation to remove the prostate (radical prostatectomy) using open surgery or keyhole surgery, who can have surgery, the benefits and risks of the different types of surgery, and the side-effects (short and long-term). It also describes what to expect before, during and after the operation, and what happens after treatment.
British Lung Foundation
This leaflet explains what lung cancer is, and describes briefly how it is diagnosed and treated.
Macmillan Cancer Support
During and after cancer treatment, many people can experience eating problems. This may be as a result of treatment or the cancer itself. This booklet highlights some common eating problems and why they may happen and suggest some practical ways to manage them.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
This factsheet has information about capecitabine to treat pancreatic cancer. It describes how it is given and the possible side effects.
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