Publications directory

Active surveillance as a management for early prostate cancer (August 2019)

Prostate Scotland

A leaflet to help men decide if active surveillance is right for them.

When you're close to someone with prostate cancer. A guide for partners and family (July 2019)

Prostate Cancer UK

A booklet for anyone close to a man affected by prostate cancer, whether partner, family member or friend. It discusses ways to support a man with prostate cancer, where to get further information and how to look after yourself.

Chemotherapy for lung cancer (February 2019)

Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

This booklet was produced in partnership with lung cancer experts and people affected by lung cancer to help you make positive, informed choices about your care and treatment.

Complementary therapies. Evidence-based information to help you self-manage your cancer experience (June 2019)

Penny Brohn UK

This information sheet aims to provide clearly sourced and reliable information to help you make informed choices about the range of complementary therapies on offer to support people with cancer. It covers acupuncture, healing, massage, reflexology, and shiatsu.

Early prostate cancer explained (October 2019)

Prostate Scotland

This booklet has detailed information about early prostate cancer, and is aimed at helping men, their partners and families understand about prostate cancer, the tests, investigations and treatment options and help them decide on the treatment that suits them best.

Watchful waiting to manage prostate cancer (February 2019)

Prostate Scotland

Follow-up after prostate cancer treatment. What happens next? (July 2019)

Prostate Cancer UK

This booklet is for men who have had treatment aimed at getting rid of their prostate cancer, such as surgery (radical prostatectomy), radiotherapy or brachytherapy. It describes the care and support men can expect after treatment.

Exercises after breast cancer surgery (April 2019)

Breast Cancer Care

This leaflet explains why exercise is necessary after breast surgery, when to start exercising, and how long to carry on. It opens out into a poster that demonstrates exercises for the days and weeks after surgery.

Radiotherapy for primary breast cancer (May 2019)

Breast Cancer Care

This booklet describes radiotherapy for primary (early) breast cancer. It explains what radiotherapy is, why it might be needed, how it is given, what to expect, treatment planning, and the possible side-effects. 

Your pathway. A guide to bowel cancer treatment (May 2019)

Bowel Cancer UK

This booklet is for anyone diagnosed with bowel cancer and their family and friends. It gives an overview of what bowel cancer is, how it is treated, the common treatment side effects and what happens when treatment finishes.