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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.
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An easy read booklet about prostate cancer and symptoms to look out for.
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An easy read booklet about how to reduce your risk of cancer. This booklet talks about different ways you can exercise.
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An easy read booklet about how to reduce your risk of cancer. This booklet talks about alcohol and how many units are in different drinks.
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An easy read booklet about how to reduce your risk of cancer. This booklet talks about how to have safe sex.
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An easy read booklet about how to reduce your risk of cancer. This booklet talks about what a healthy diet is and foods to avoid.
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This booklet uses easy words and pictures to help you get information about cancer.
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An easy read booklet about how to reduce your risk of cancer. This booklet talks about smoking and tips for stopping.
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An easy read booklet about the different types of biopsy and what happens.
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An easy read booklet about what happens before, during and after en endoscopy.
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An easy read booklet about what happens before, during and after a colonoscopy.
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An easy read booklet about cervical cancer and what happens during cervical screening (a smear test).
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An easy read booklet explaining what happens before and during an MRI scan.
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An easy read booklet about the main symptoms of cancer to look out for. You should see your doctor if you have any of these. The booklet also talks about bowel screening (the FOB test).
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An easy read booklet about what screening is and why it is important.
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An easy read booklet about cervical cancer symptoms and when to see your doctor.
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An easy read booklet explaining what happens before and during a CT scan.
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An easy read booklet about breast cancer, how to check your breasts, changes to look for and breast screening.
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An easy read booklet explaining what happens during an ultrasound scan.
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An easy read booklet about different types of scans and x-rays and what might happen at the hospital.
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An easy read booklet about how to reduce your risk of cancer. This booklet talks about how to be safe in the sun.
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An easy read booklet about having tests at hospital and what might happen.
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This booklet is about getting good health care if you have cancer and a learning disability.
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It is helpful to tell your doctors and nurses what is important to you. This will help them give you the best care. You can use this book to write about what is important to you.
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An easy read booklet about how cancer can affect your job, what your rights are and where to get more support.
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An easy read booklet explaining what radiotherapy is and how it is given.
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An easy read booklet explaining what chemotherapy is and how it is given.
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An easy read booklet explaining minor surgery and major surgery. The booklet talks about what happens before and during an operation. There is also information about recovery after surgery and possible side effects.
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An easy read booklet about how cancer can affect your sex life and things that can help.
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An easy read booklet about the possible side effects of radiotherapy and where to get support.
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An easy read booklet about the different complementary therapies that are available.
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An easy read booklet about going to see your GP. It talks about things you can do to prepare and things the doctor might ask you.
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An easy read booklet about what happens to your body and how you might feel during the last few days of life.
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An easy read booklet about waiting for test results and what happens when you get them.
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An easy read booklet about what giving consent to treatment means.
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An easy read booklet about what happens after cancer treatment finishes and where to get support.
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An easy read booklet explaining what will happen if you are diagnosed with cancer and where to get more support.
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An easy read booklet about things you might want to think if you will not get better from cancer. For example, things you want to do before you die, people you want to see and things you want to remember and think about.
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An easy read booklet that talks about the different emotions you might have if you are diagnosed with cancer.
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An easy read booklet about the different places you can be looked after in the last few months, weeks or days of your life.
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An easy read booklet about the possible side effects of chemotherapy and ways of coping with each one.
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An easy read booklet that explains grief and talks about the different emotions or changes you might experience if someone you love dies. There is also information about where to get support.
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An easy read booklet that talks about how cancer can affect your life and gives ideas for things you can still enjoy if you are having treatment.
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An easy read booklet that explains why cancer treatment is given and what your doctor will talk to you about.
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An easy read booklet about what a funeral is and things you might want to plan for your funeral, such as the music or who should come.
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An easy read booklet about how you might feel if you find out your cancer cannot be cured. The booklet talks about things that might help and people who can support you.
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An easy read booklet about what a funeral is, what might happen and other ways of remembering someone who has died.
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An easy read booklet explaining what dying is, how you might feel if someone you love dies and where you can get support.
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An easy read booklet about the different people who can support you if you are dying and what they can help with.
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An easy read booklet about testicular cancer and how to check your testicles for changes.
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An easy read booklet about symptoms you might have with advanced cancer and things that can help.
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