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.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
This factsheet is for anyone who would like to find out more about feeling and being sick when you have pancreatic cancer. It explains what causes sickness and the treatments available that can help you.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet has information about the most common type of cancer of the pancreas - adenocarcinoma. It describes the risk factors, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, treatment options and follow-up. It also discusses feelings and self-help and includes details of further support and websites.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Selected pages from the booklet of the same name. Covers types of pancreatic cancer, symptoms, controlling symptoms, coping with advanced cancer and what you can do.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
This booklet is for anyone with pancreatic cancer. Their family may also find it helpful. It explains how pancreatic cancer and the treatments for it can cause problems with diet, eating and nutrition. It has information on how to manage these problems, and some tips for dealing with some of the different symptoms. It also has details of other sources of support and information about diet.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
Tips to help people talk to their GP.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
This fact sheet is for people with pancreatic who have fatigue. It explains what fatigue is, what causes it, how it can be managed, and the support available.
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
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.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
Gemcitabine may be used for advanced pancreatic cancer. Thus factsheet describes how it is given and the side effects.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
This factsheet has information about capecitabine to treat pancreatic cancer. It describes how it is given and the possible side effects.