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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.
Orchid – Fighting Male Cancer
This booklet aims to increase men's awareness about testicular health in general as well as provide support for men who have been diagnosed and are being treated for testicular cancer.
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.
Breast Cancer Care
This pack is for women who have been told they have primary (early) breast cancer. It includes information about breast cancer, its diagnosis and treatments.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Letrozole is a hormonal therapy used in the treatment of post-menopausal women with breast cancer. This factsheet describes how it works, how it is given, and the possible side-effects.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Tamoxifen is a hormone therapy used in the treatment of breast cancer. This factsheet describes how it works, how it is given, and the possible side-effects.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Letrozole is a hormonal therapy used in the treatment of post-menopausal women with breast cancer. This factsheet describes how it works, how it is given, and the possible side-effects.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Letrozole is a hormonal therapy used in the treatment of post-menopausal women with breast cancer. This factsheet describes how it works, how it is given, and the possible side-effects.
Leukaemia Care
All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA), known as Tretinoin (Vesanoid®) is the acid form of vitamin A, which is used with chemotherapy for induction of remission in patients with confirmed acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL), a subtype of acute myeloid leukaemia. This booklet describes the use of ATRA along with the chemotherapy drugs idarubicin and mitoxantrone.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet answers questions about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. It also covers feelings, self-help, and practical and financial support. Includes details of useful organisations and resources.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Palbociclib (Ibrance®) is a targeted therapy drug used to treat breast cancer that is oestrogen receptor positive and HER 2 negative. This factsheet describes what it is, how it is given, and possible side effects.
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