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
This information is about fatigue, which can be caused by cancer or cancer treatments. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about fatigue, which can be caused by cancer or cancer treatments. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about fatigue, which can be caused by cancer or cancer treatments. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet is about how prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet explains what breast cancer is and describes the possible causes, the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and the treatment options. Includes the English-langage version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet is about how prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet is about how prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet is about how prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet is about how prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about fatigue, which can be caused by cancer or cancer treatments. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about fatigue, which can be caused by cancer or cancer treatments. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about fatigue, which can be caused by cancer or cancer treatments. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about fatigue, which can be caused by cancer or cancer treatments. Includes the English-language version.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains the benefits of the bowel screening test, how the test is done, and the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer, and has tips on how to reduce the risk of bowel cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet is about how prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated. Includes the English-language version.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains the benefits of the bowel screening test, how the test is done, and the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer, and has tips on how to reduce the risk of bowel cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet explains what breast cancer is and describes the possible causes, the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and the treatment options. Includes the English-langage version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet explains what breast cancer is and describes the possible causes, the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and the treatment options. Includes the English-langage version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about fatigue, which can be caused by cancer or cancer treatments. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet explains what breast cancer is and describes the possible causes, the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and the treatment options. Includes the English-language version.
Lymphoma Action
This factsheet explains what the immue system is, how it works and the different types of cells.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet is about how prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated. Includes the English-language version.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains the benefits of the bowel screening test, how the test is done, and the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer, and has tips on how to reduce the risk of bowel cancer.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains the benefits of the bowel screening test, how the test is done, and the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer, and has tips on how to reduce the risk of bowel cancer.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains the benefits of the bowel screening test, how the test is done, and the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer, and has tips on how to reduce the risk of bowel cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
This booklet is for people with pancreatic cancer, their family, friends and carers who want to know more about what may happen in the last few months of life. It includes information about the symptoms that people with pancreatic cancer may get towards the end of their life and how to manage them. There is also information about how to get the care and support you might need, dealing with the emotional impact of dying from pancreatic cancer, and specific information for family members.
Breast Cancer Care
A booklet for people who have been treated for breast cancer and who may be concerned about their risk of osteoporosis. It describes osteoporosis, who is at risk, breast cancer treatment and bone density, how to look after your bones, and what to do if you think you have osteoporosis.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains the benefits of the bowel screening test, how the test is done, and the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer, and has tips on how to reduce the risk of bowel cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
This booklet describes pancreatic cancer, what it is, how it is diagnosed, staging, and treatment options. Includes a glossary.
Lymphoma Action
This factsheet describes how the immune system is affected by lymphoma and how the immune system may be used to treat lymphoma.
Cancer Research UK
This leaflet has information about the causes and symptoms of bowel cancer and how to reduce the risk.
Breast Cancer Care
This leaflet discusses the main aspects of invasive ductal breast cancer. It describes what it is, the symptoms, how a diagnosis is made, the treatment options and coping with the diagnosis.
Lymphoma Association
Some lymphoma treatments can cause your hair to thin or fall out. Knowing what to expect and what you can do about it may help you cope with losing your hair. This factsheet has advice on how to care for your hair and scalp during and after treatment. It also tells you about some of the options you may wish to consider until your hair grows back.
Lymphoma Action
Lymphoma treatment may cause nausea and vomiting (sickness). This factsheet has practical advice to help manage and cope with these side effects, including: sickness as a side effect of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and biological therapy; acute, anticipatory and delayed sickness; managing sickness; tips to help with eating and drinking; other practical suggestions.
Cancer Research UK
This leaflet describes the early signs of skin cancer and includes photographs to help spot the signs.
Cancer Research UK
This leaflet describes the prostate, the risk factors for prostate cancer, the symptoms, and what will happen at the doctor's.
Breast Cancer Care
This leaflet discusses the main aspects of Paget's disease of the breast, including what it is, the signs and symptoms, how a diagnosis is made, and the treatment options.
Myeloma UK
This Infopack has been written for all myeloma patients to help them live well. It may also be helpful for carers, family and friends to read.
Lymphoma Action
Early menopause is a side effect that can affect some women who have been treated for lymphoma. This factsheet answers some of the questions that women may have, including: what early menopause is; lymphoma and early menopause; likelihood of early menopause; smptoms; long-term effects; diagnosis; treatment; what women can do to help themselves; FAQs.
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.
Breast Cancer Care
Many people will lose either some or all of their hair as a result of treatment for breast cancer. For some, this is the most distressing side effect of treatment. Some people find that being prepared for hair loss before it occurs helps them cope better when it happens. This booklet explains how you may lose your hair and the effect it can have. It looks at how to care for your hair and scalp during and after treatment and the different headwear you may want to try, including wigs and headscarves. It includes step-by-step guides to tying headscarves and tips on recreating the illusion of eyebrows and eyelashes. The final part of the booklet discusses what usually happens when your hair grows back and how to look after it.
Lymphoma Action
Many people with lymphoma – and other cancers – are affected by neutropenia at some point during their illness and treatment. Having neutropenia increases the risk of infection. This factsheet describes neutropenia and ts effects, risk factors, treatment and neutropenic diet.
Lymphoma Action
Central nervous system (CNS) prophylaxis is treatment given to prevent lymphoma spreading to the central nervous system. This factsheet explains what CNS prophylaxis is and descibes the central nervous system, who might need CNS prophylaxis and how it is given.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is about secondary breast cancer. This is breast cancer that has spread to another part of the body. It is for anyone who has been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer and explains the signs and symptoms, the different treatments, how to manage symptoms and ways to cope with some of the feelings you may have.
Cancer Research UK
This leaflet describes the symptoms to look out for and the factors that affect the risk of lung cancer.
Breast Cancer Care
This booklet describes ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), the symptoms, how a diagnosis is made, the different types of DCIS, and the treatment options. It also has a short section on coping with breast cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet describes the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment (including side-effects) of myeloma. It also covers issues such as feelings, and practical and financial help. Includes details of useful support organisations and other resources.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet explains what testicular cancer is, the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and surgery. It also has sections on sexuality and fertility (including sperm storage), emotions, self-help and support. Includes details of useful organisations.
Bowel Cancer UK
Illustrated leaflet with information about how the digestive system works and advice on how to eat well and other lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of bowel cancer.
Department of Health
This leaflet explains what cervical screening is, why it is important, and what happens during the test. It also includes information on the reliability of the screening test, what happens to samples once they have been examined, and the benefits and difficulties of cervical screening.
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