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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.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is about primary brain tumours. It is for anyone who has been diagnosed with a primary brain tumour. There is also information for carers, family members and friends. The booklet explains the signs and symptoms of a primary brain tumour, and how it is diagnosed and treated. It also has information about emotional, practical and financial issues.
Brainstrust
This leaflet describes what happens when proton beam therapy is given, and the possible side effects.
Brainstrust
This leaflet explains who proton beam therapy is suitable for and how the decision is made. Includes Care Pathway and Clinical Dependencies Referral and Care Pathway 1 (NHS and overseas) and Pathway 2 (NHS only).
The Brain Tumour Charity
Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) is a highly specialised form of radiotherapy that is more targeted than conventional radiotherapy. This means it causes less damage to the healthy tissue of the brain and so causes fewer side-effects. However, PBT is only suitable for a few types of brain tumour and, in most cases, does not lead to better outcomes than conventional radiotherapy. This factsheet describes PBT and how does it compare to conventional radiotherapy, who can have it, what it involves and side-effects, and answers some commonly asked questions.
Brainstrust
Access to the internet at the tips of our fingers has made getting hold of information quicker and easier than ever, but how can you know what sources to trust? Misinformation spreads fast online, and is sometimes shared by people with a large following. This factsheet will help you to understand what reliable websites look like, establish fact from fiction online and stop feeling overwhelmed by the volume of information available.
The Brain Tumour Charity
This leaflet outlines some key facts in relation to driving for people who have a brain tumour.
Brainstrust
If you are a patient living with a brain tumour, the change in your situation may be difficult to deal with and there may also be changes in your ability to function as you used to. This factsheet has tips to help you cope.
Brainstrust
This factsheet explains the difference between Cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabis oil, the evidence to date, and the current legal status.
Brainstrust
Brain tumour immunotherapy, particularly DCVax®, is gaining an increasing amount of media coverage and interest. This Know How explains what immunotherapy is, what DCVax® is, and the current state of research and evidence to date.
Brainstrust
This factsheet describes the pros and cons of a second opinion, clarifies the options, and explains how to seek another opinion.
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