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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.
Target Ovarian Cancer
This leaflet describes the symptoms of ovarian cancer and what to do if you are worried.
Target Ovarian Cancer
This information is for women who have been diagnosed with primary peritoneal cancer (PPC). Women with primary peritoneal cancer share their experience.
Target Ovarian Cancer
This leaflet describes the symptoms of ovarian cancer and what to do if you are worried.
Bowel Cancer UK
This credit card sized leaflet summarises the facts about bowel cancer, what to look out for and how to reduce your risk. This is the version for Northern Ireland.
Target Ovarian Cancer
This leaflet describes the symptoms of ovarian cancer and what to do if you are worried.
Target Ovarian Cancer
This leaflet describes the symptoms of ovarian cancer and what to do if you are worried.
Target Ovarian Cancer
This leaflet describes the symptoms of ovarian cancer and what to do if you are worried.
Bowel Cancer UK
This credit card sized leaflet summarises the facts about bowel cancer, what to look out for and how to reduce your risk. This is the version for Scotland.
Target Ovarian Cancer
This leaflet describes the symptoms of ovarian cancer and what to do if you are worried.
Target Ovarian Cancer
This leaflet describes the symptoms of ovarian cancer and what to do if you are worried.
Target Ovarian Cancer
This leaflet describes the symptoms of ovarian cancer and what to do if you are worried.
Bowel Cancer UK
This credit card sized leaflet summarises the facts about bowel cancer, what to look out for and how to reduce your risk. This is the version for Wales.
Bowel Cancer UK
This credit card sized leaflet summarises the facts about bowel cancer, what to look out for and how to reduce your risk. This is the version for England.
Beating Bowel Cancer
Food and diet can cause problems following treatment for bowel cancer. This booklet describes the side-effects of treatment (sore mouth, dry mouth, wind, nausea and vomiting) and suggests ways to help deal with them. It also has practical advice about maintaining a healthy diet, living with a colostomy, work and social life, travel and eating out.
Target Ovarian Cancer
This leaflet describes the symptoms of ovarian cancer and what to do if you are worried.
Prostate Cancer UK
This booklet is for men who have prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and are experiencing symptoms such as bone pain.
Target Ovarian Cancer
This leaflet describes the symptoms of ovarian cancer and what to do if you are worried.
Macmillan Cancer Support
A list of cancer resources that have been translated into other languages.
Beating Bowel Cancer
Regaining bowel control can be one of the biggest challenges that you face after surgery for bowel cancer. In this booklet we explain approaches you can take and the support available to you.
Beating Bowel Cancer
This illustrated booklet provides clear information on the different forms of surgery available to people with bowel cancer, plus useful tips on preparing for hospital and returning home.
Breast Cancer Care
A booklet for people having treatment for, or recovering from, breast cancer. It explains what is meant by a healthy diet and what to do if the effects of treatment cause problems such as changes in appetite or taste, nausea, sore mouth, constipation or diarrhoea. It also covers weight gain, weight loss, bone health, dietary supplements, phyto-oestrogens, alcohol, and complementary and alternative diets such as the Bristol diet, dairy-free diets and macrobiotics. Also available as an e-book (Kindle, Kobe or Sony Reader)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet 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.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet 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.
Bates K
Karen Bates was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine screening. In this frank and heartfelt memoir, she shares her story and tips for surviving breast cancer, chemotherapy and reconstruction surgery. (Publisher)
Target Ovarian Cancer
This leaflet describes the symptoms of ovarian cancer and what to do if you are worried.
Ovacome, Ovarian Cancer Action, Target Ovarian Cancer, The Eve Appeal
A guide for younger women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. It was developed through consultation with women who have had ovarian cancer. Highly commended in the 2016 British Medical Association (BMA) Patient Information Awards.
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.
Katz R, Edelson M
This new and revised edition of the IACP award-winning cookbook brings the healing power of delicious, nutritious foods to those whose hearts and bodies crave a revitalizing meal, through 150 new and updated recipes. Featuring science-based, nutrient-rich recipes that are easy to prepare and designed to give patients a much-needed boost by stimulating appetite and addressing treatment side effects including fatigue, nausea, dehydration, mouth and throat soreness, taste bud changes, and weight loss. A step-by-step guide helps patients nutritionally prepare for all phases of treatment, and a full nutritional analysis accompanies each recipe. This remarkable resource teaches patients and caregivers how to use readily available powerhouse ingredients to build a symptom- and cancer-fighting culinary toolkit. Blending fantastic taste and meticulous science, these recipes for soups, vegetable dishes, proteins, and sweet and savory snacks are rich in the nutrients, minerals, and phytochemicals that help patients thrive during treatment. This second edition also includes a dozen new recipes--many of which are simpler and less complicated, for cancer patients to prepare on their low days--as well as a list of cancer-fighting foods that can be incorporated into everyday life without stepping behind the stove. Rebecca has also revised the text with the most up-to-date scientific research and includes a section on how friends and family can build a culinary support team. (Publisher)
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet has been written to help understanding of cancer of the oesophagus. It includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, the stages, and treatment options (surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy). It also explores emotions, talking to children, self-help, and sources of support. Includes details of useful organisations and other resources .
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.
Breast Cancer Care
This booklet is for anyone diagnosed with secondary cancer in the liver that has spread from the breast. It describes what secondary breast cancer in the liver is, the possible symptoms and how they can be managed, the investigations that might be needed, and the treatment options.
Bowel Cancer UK
A simple A5 sized leaflet outlining what bowel cancer is, who's at risk and what symptoms to look out for.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet is about bowel cancer and its treatment.
British Thyroid Foundation
This booklet provides information about the different types of thyroid cancer, and the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. It includes quotes from people who have had thyroid cancer, answers to frequently asked questions, a glossary, and a checklist for use during treatment.
Prostate Cancer UK
A pocket-sized leaflet for men who want to find out about the PSA test. It describes the test and explains how it can be used to diagnose prostate cancer and other prostate problems.
Macmillan Cancer Support, CHANGE
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.
Breast Cancer Care
A booklet for women who are concerned about the effects of breast cancer treatment on fertility.
Breast Cancer Care
This leaflet discusses the main aspects of invasive lobular breast cancer. It describes what it is, the symptoms, how a diagnosis is made, the treatment options and coping with the diagnosis.
Primrose L
Written as a diary, Lisa Primrose goes through the lows and highs of her experiences after being diagnosed with cancer. She takes the reader on an emotional rollercoaster: always positive but not afraid to give the reader a ‘warts and all' description of events. Her interactions with the Health Service are invariably good but she only gets the best out of the system by having a positive attitude to her condition no matter how physically disabling the symptoms are. (Publishers)
Macmillan Cancer Support
Audio CD of the booklet. Offers advice and guidance to anyone affected by cancer who may feel lonely or isolated. It discusses the feelings and emotions that may arise from a cancer diagnosis and has advice on talking to others, taking control of the situation, self-help, depression, and professional help. It has details of resources and organisations that can help.
Breast Cancer Care
This booklet explains what a family history of breast cancer is, and what this may mean for you or your family.
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.
Sliwerski JR, Song M (illustrator)
Author Jessica Reid Sliwerski was diagnosed with breast cancer four months after giving birth to her daughter. And through all the stages of treatment--surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, losing her hair--she thought about how hard it would be to talk to your child about cancer while coping with it. She wrote this picture book to give other parents and their children an encouraging tool for having those conversations--a lovingly upbeat book that is also refreshingly authentic and straightforward. With its simple text and heartwarming illustrations, Cancer Hates Kisses is relatable to any type of cancer. (Publisher)
Breast Cancer Care
A booklet for people who have been diagnosed with secondary cancer in the brain that has spread from the breast. It describes what secondary breast cancer in the brain is, what the symptoms are, and the investigations. Briefly outlines the treatment options. Lists useful organisations.
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