Publications directory

Understanding womb (endometrial) cancer (July 2018)

Macmillan Cancer Support

This booklet is about a type of womb cancer called endometrial cancer. It is for anyone who has been diagnosed with this type of cancer. There is also information for carers, family members and friends. The booklet explains how these cancers are diagnosed and treated. It gives information about coping during and after treatment.

Radiotherapy for children with brain tumours (February 2018)

The Brain Tumour Charity

This factsheet has information on radiotherapy in children, the treatment procedure and some of its possible side-effects. 

Helping your child to eat (children with brain tumours) (February 2018)

The Brain Tumour Charity

Practical suggestions for parents/carers to helping their child to eat if they have had treatment for a brain tumour.

Childhood brain tumours (February 2018)

The Brain Tumour Charity

This factsheet briefly describes brain tumours in children, the risk factors, diagnosis, treatment options and long-term side effects. It also describes the different types of brain tumours in children.

Understanding cancer of the ovary, fallopian tube and peritoneum (July 2018)

Macmillan Cancer Support

This booklet is about cancer of the ovary, fallopian tube and peritoneum. It is for anyone who has been diagnosed with one of these types of cancer. There is also information for carers, family members and friends. The booklet explains the signs and symptoms of these cancers, and  how they are diagnosed and treated. It also has information about emotional, practical and financial issues. <!-- ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" ? -->

Cancer WTF? Want the facts? (February 2018)

CLIC Sargent

This booklet, written with the help of young people living with cancer, aims to answers questions that young people with cancer may have. It covers topics such as making sense of it all, hospital life, family and friends, education, work and finances, and sources of support.

What now? A practical guide for parents and carers (February 2018)

CLIC Sargent

A booklet for parents of children diagnosed with cancer.

Childhood acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). A guide for parents (April 2018)

Leukaemia CARE

Being told that your child has acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) can be a shock and very upsetting, particularly when you may never have heard of the disease. This booklet describes childhood AML, what causes it, who it affects, how it affects your child’s body, what symptoms to expect and likely treatments. It also covers everyday life and childhood AML and talking about childhood AML. Includes a glossary of terms and details of useful contacts and further support. 

Echo's sister (2018)

HarperCollins

Twelve-year-old El has planned on making her first week at a new school fantastic. She won’t go by her given name, Laughter. She’ll sit in the back of the classroom where she can make new friends. She won’t even have time to think about all the fun her old friends are having without her. Everything will be great. But when her dad picks her up after school and tells her that her younger sister, Echo, has a life-threatening illness, her world is suddenly turned upside down. And with her parents now pressed for time and money, El feels lost and powerless. Then she befriends Octavius, the only other kid in school who gets what she’s going through. As El begins to adjust to her new life, she soon finds that maybe a little hope and a lot of love can overcome any obstacle. (Publishers)

Understanding neutropaenia. A colouring book (November 2018)

This illustrated booklet is designed to help children and their parents understand the management of chemotherapy induced neutropaenia. Available only as an interactive book on iTunes and Amazon Kindle, or as a PDF download. Every purchase includes free access to a black-and-white version for children to colour in.