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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.
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
Lifestyle tips for men to help reduce the risk of cancer.
World Cancer Research Fund
Diet and lifestyle recommendations to reduce cancer risk, including weight, diet, alcohol, and physical activity. Includes brief information on the most common symptoms of prostate, bowel, lung, mouth and throat, oesophageal and testicular cancer and information on screening tests where applicable.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet is about the HPV vaccine for men who have sex with men to help protect against four types of HPV that can cause cancer and genital warts.
Haynes Publishing for Men's Health Forum
One careful owner? With a little care, the high-performance machine that is the male body will run smoothly for a lifetime with just basic maintenance and minimal need for spare parts. The new fully-revised 2019 edition of this easy-to-read handbook will show you how to fine tune your engine, choose the right fuel and keep your mind on the road ahead. There are also brand new interviews with men who've been on the journey and have a tale to tell. (Publisher)
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet is about the HPV vaccine for men who have sex with men to help protect against four types of HPV that can cause cancer and genital warts.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet is about the HPV vaccine for men who have sex with men to help protect against four types of HPV that can cause cancer and genital warts.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet is about the HPV vaccine for men who have sex with men to help protect against four types of HPV that can cause cancer and genital warts.
Prostate Scotland
A log book for men to keep a record of appointments, the names of their health professionals, and the results of tests.
Prostate Cancer UK
This booklet is for men who are worried that their prostate cancer might come back, or whose cancer has recurred after one or more treatments. It describes why prostate cancer might come back, the treatment options, and how to get support. It has space to record the names and contact details of the health professionals involved in ongoing care, details of appointments, and results of PSA tests. Includes a glossary.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet is about the HPV vaccine for men who have sex with men to help protect against four types of HPV that can cause cancer and genital warts.
Prostate Cancer UK
This factsheet is for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and want to improve their health and wellbeing. It describes how a healthy diet and regular exercise may help men manage the impact of prostate cancer and its treatment. It does not cover eating problems caused by prostate cancer and its treatment.
AMEND (Association for Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Disorders)
This booklet explores what the ideal medical team for MEN may look like, how you can tell if you are being cared for by an expert medical centre, and how to become an effective part of the team who are helping to keep you in the best health possible.
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.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is for men who may be having tests for prostate cancer; these may be diagnostic (DRE, PSA, PCA3, TRUS, biopsy, MRI) or tests that may be carried out to determine the stage and grade of prostate cancer (Isotope bone scan, X-rays, MRI and CT scans). It also covers issues such as waiting for test results and talking to healthcare staff. Includes a list of questions to ask and details of further support.
Anthony Nolan
This booklet is for anyone concerned about their relationship or sex life after their stem cell or bone marrow transplant. It has been written with guidance and advice from patients, their partners, and healthcare professionals, to help you come to terms with your current situation and what can be done to help.
Health Press
Prostate cancer is a fast-changing field, and recent advances have significantly improved both the survival and quality of life of many men diagnosed with the disease. As well as providing comprehensive information on the diagnosis, staging and management of the disease, the eighth edition of this ever-popular handbook is an invaluable update on new developments, including: evidence for the debate surrounding PSA screening; a better understanding of molecular and genetic advances; the latest methods of delivering radiotherapy; new drug treatments for castrate-resistant prostate cancer; and survivorship issues. This superbly illustrated handbook is a practical resource for all those who provide support and care for men with prostate cancer - including GPs, nurses and allied health professionals - as well as a refreshingly readable source of information for patients wanting to know more about their condition and its treatment. (Publisher)
Public Health England
This information sheet aims to give men balanced information so that they can decide whether to have the PSA test.
Family Advice and Information Resource
Illustrated booklet aimed at men with learning difficulties. It explains how and when to examine the testicles and what to do if a change is noticed. Includes tips on general health.
PCaSO Prostate Cancer Support Network
This booklet covers diagnosis (including the DRE and the PSA test), the Gleason score and the staging of prostate cancer, treatment options (active surveillance, watchful waiting, radical prostatectomy, external beam radiotherapy, brachytherapy, cryotherapy, high intensity focused ultrasound, hormone treatment, chemotherapy and photodynamic therapy), clinical trials, side effects (sexual problems, continence, bone health), and diet and lifestyle.
Age UK
Most NHS services are free but there are charges for prescriptions, dental treatment, sight tests, glasses and contact lenses and wigs and fabric supports. This factsheet explains how the NHS Low Income Scheme helps people on a low income with charges and the cost of travelling to receive NHS treatment. The factsheet explains what you are entitled to if you: are aged 60 and over; receive Pension Credit Guarantee Credit.
Cancer Research UK
This leaflet for men highlights the early signs and symptoms of cancer. It explains what to look out for and why it is important to get any symptoms checked out.
Breast Cancer Now
A booklet for people having treatment for, or recovering from, breast cancer. It explains what is meant by a healthy diet and what to do if the effects of treatment cause problems such as changes in appetite or taste, nausea, sore mouth, constipation or diarrhoea. It also covers weight gain, weight loss, bone health, dietary supplements, phyto-oestrogens, alcohol, and complementary and alternative diets such as the Bristol diet, dairy-free diets and macrobiotics.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Information about palbociclib (Ibrance), with fulvestrant, which is available through the Cancer Drugs Fund, and which may be used to treat hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative, advanced breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Now
This leaflet uses illustrations to show women how to check their breasts and the changes to look for.
Breast Cancer Now
This leaflet uses illustrations to show women how to check their breasts and the changes to look for.
Breast Cancer Now
This leaflet uses illustrations to show women how to check their breasts and the changes to look for.
Anthony Nolan
This booklet is for anyone with a child who needs a stem cell transplant (sometimes also called a bone marrow transplant). It will help you understand why they need one, what will happen to them and how to look after them as they recover. It will also help you answer any questions your child might have about what they’re going through. It is a supplement to our children’s activity books: Going to hospital for my stem cell transplant; Having my stem cell transplant; and Coming home after my stem cell transplant.
Cancer Research UK
This leaflet highlights the early signs and symptoms of cancer. It explains what to look out for and why it is important to get any symptoms checked out.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This z-card gives the signs and symptoms of the main cancers for men and women and advice on cancer prevention for anyone worried about their cancer risk.
Anthony Nolan
Having a stem cell transplant is a life-changing event. Dealing with the treatment and its impact on your everyday life can be a challenge. This guide aims to help you learn more about diet and physical activity after a transplant. All the tips are based on ideas that other patients and health professionals have told us can be useful. If you are preparing for a transplant, this leaflet is designed to help you learn more about what to expect and how you can help yourself after transplant.
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.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is about getting benefits and other financial help if you are affected by cancer in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. It is for anyone living with cancer and their family, friends and carers. It explains the types of financial help you could get and how to claim this support. It also tells you who to contact for further help, including Macmillan’s welfare rights advisers.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is about travelling abroad when you have cancer. There is also information for family, friends and carers. The booklet talks about the benefits of travel and how you can prepare for a trip abroad. It also gives tips on finding travel insurance and taking care while you are away. Includes details of useful organisations.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This leaflet is about what to expect and where to get further support after cancer treatment ends. It gives suggestions to help you get the best care and support available and make healthy lifestyle choices.
Prostate Cancer UK
This booklet is for men who are having hormone therapy. It describes the different types of hormone therapy, how they work and what the treatment involves. It also includes information about the possible side-effects and how to manage them.
World Cancer Research Fund
Diet and lifestyle recommendations to reduce cancer risk, including weight, diet, dietary supplements, alcohol, and physical activity. Includes brief information on the most common symptoms of breast, bowel, lung, womb, ovarian, cervical and skin cancer and information on screening tests where applicable.
BUPA
This booklet explains types of treatment and some of the health professionals who are helping people with cancer to get better.
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
Lifestyle tips for women to help reduce the risk of cancer.
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
This booklet explains what small cell lung cancer is, and addresses common questions and concerns.
Prostate Cancer UK
This fact sheet is for men who want to know more about active surveillance, which is a way of monitoring localised (early) prostate cancer rather than treating it straight away.
Orchid – Fighting Male Cancer|Tackle Prostate Cancer
The Manversation campaign aims to challenge outdated stereotypes, raise awareness of the symptoms of advanced prostate cancer and encourage men to speak up about potential symptoms as soon as they experience them. This leaflet describes how women can support men with advanced prostate cancer and how they can get supoport for themselves.
Prostate Cancer UK
Factsheet for men who have been diagnosed with advanced (metastatic) prostate cancer. It explains what advanced prostate cancer is, and describes how it is diagnosed, the grading and staging, and the treatment options (hormone therapy).
Anthony Nolan
A stem cell transplant is likely to affect many aspects of your life, including the way you feel. There are likely to be many highs and lows that will have an impact on your mental health. This booklet highlights some of the issues you might experience and gives advice on how to come to terms with them. It’s been written with guidance and advice from patients and healthcare professionals. They have shared their experiences with us to help you see that other people have come through similardifficulties. There is information for carers, too, to help them look after their mental health during this challenging time.
Prostate Cancer UK
Information for men with prostate cancer who are planning a holiday or travel abroad. It has tips to help prepare for the trip, including guidance on arranging travel insurance.
Prostate Cancer UK
This booklet is for men who have been recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. It describes the prostate, how prostate cancer is diagnosed, what the test results mean, the treatment options, and the support available. It has space to record contact details and other information that may be useful, such as appointment times and PSA levels.
Prostate Cancer UK
This booklet is for men who have been recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. It describes the prostate, how prostate cancer is diagnosed, what the test results mean, the treatment options, and the support available. It has space to record contact details and other information that may be useful, such as appointment times and PSA levels.
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.
Prostate Cancer UK
This factsheet is for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to the bones. It explains what metastatic spinal cord compression is and describes the risk of developing it, the symptoms and the treatment options.
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