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
Capecitabine is given as a treatment for many types of cancer including colorectal cancer, breast cancer, oesophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer and stomach cancer. This factsheet describes how it is given and describes some of the possible side-effects.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Capecitabine is given as a treatment for many types of cancer including colorectal cancer, breast cancer, oesophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer and stomach cancer. This factsheet describes how it is given and describes some of the possible side-effects.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Capecitabine is given as a treatment for many types of cancer including colorectal cancer, breast cancer, oesophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer and stomach cancer. This factsheet describes how it is given and describes some of the possible side-effects.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
This factsheet is for anyone who would like to find out more about screening for pancreatic cancer. It explains what cancer screening is, why there is no screening of the general population for pancreatic cancer, and how people at higher risk of pancreatic cancer may be able to have screening.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
This factsheet explains the pancreas and what it does. It also explains what pancreatic cancer is.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
There are different types of pancreatic cancer. This factsheet explains the different types, including the most common type, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, neuroendocrine tumours, and rarer types of pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer Action
A booklet for patients and carers describing the types of pancreatic cyst, their symptoms and risks. It gives detailed information on the diagnostic tests used, the different types of treatment given for cancerous and non-cancerous cysts. It includes a glossary to explain many of the terms used.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
This factsheet is for anyone who would like to find out more about clinical trials for pancreatic cancer. Clinical trials can be an important treatment option for people with pancreatic cancer. The factsheet explains what clinical trials are, what they involve and why they are important.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
The newly diagnosed pack is for people recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It can be tailored to a patient’s individual needs. It contains the following publications: Pancreatic cancer: an overview of diagnosis and treatment; Diet and pancreatic cancer; Caring for someone with pancreatic cancer: Information for families and carers; Chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer; Surgery and other procedures to control symptoms; We're here for you (leaflet about the support provided Pancreatic Cancer UK).
Pancreatic Cancer Action
This booklet for patients and carers contains information about how pancreatic cancer can affect diet and nutrition. It covers managing dietary symptoms such as poor appetite, weight loss and diarrhoea, dietary supplements and diabetes and diet. Contains dietary advice for patients undergoing surgery and for patients undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy.
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