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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.
Lymphoma Action
This factsheet is about classical Hodgkin lymphoma. It describes what it is, the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and staging, outlook, treatment, follow-up, relapsed and refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma, and research.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains what breast screening is, who is offered screening, the benefits and disadvantages of screening, what happens before, during, and after screening, and what it means to be called back. Includes breast awareness advice. Concludes with answers to questions that women may ask.
Lymphoma Action
Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL) is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Waldenström’s macroglobulinaemia (WM) is the most common type of LPL. This page covers the following topics: What are lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma and Waldenström’s macroglobulinaemia?; Who might get Waldenström’s macroglobulinaemia?; Symptoms; Diagnosis; Treatment; Outlook; Relapse; Follow-up; Research and clinical trials.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains what a cervical screening test is, what causes changes in the cervix, and describes how to make an appointment, what happens during the test and if changes are detected. It addresses the concerns of women who may not have been sexually active, are lesbian/bisexual, menopausal, or pregnant.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains what breast screening is, who is offered screening, the benefits and disadvantages of screening, what happens before, during, and after screening, and what it means to be called back. Includes breast awareness advice. Concludes with answers to questions that women may ask.
Lymphoma Action
Adjusting to life with, and after, lymphoma can have a significant impact on emotional wellbeing. Each person has their own, unique experience of lymphoma. This factsheet covers the following area: Feelings after a lymphoma diagnosis; Coping with waiting; The impact of having treatment for lymphoma; Your feelings after finishing treatment for lymphoma; Depression; Coping with difficult feelings; Counselling; Life after treatment: finding your ‘new normal’; Other sources of support.
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 what breast screening is, who is offered screening, the benefits and disadvantages of screening, what happens before, during, and after screening, and what it means to be called back. Includes breast awareness advice. Concludes with answers to questions that women may ask.
Brainstrust
This factsheet describes the pros and cons of a second opinion, clarifies the options, and explains how to seek another opinion.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains what a cervical screening test is, what causes changes in the cervix, and describes how to make an appointment, what happens during the test and if changes are detected. It addresses the concerns of women who may not have been sexually active, are lesbian/bisexual, menopausal, or pregnant.
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