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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.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Over 50 questions about cancer treatment for people to ask their doctor, nurse or pharmacist. There is space to write a list of questions and make notes.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet describes cancer of the cervix, how it develops, the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, further tests following diagnosis, and the treatment options. It also explores the emotional aspects. Includes details of the financial help and benefits available, and useful organisations
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is for people who are worried that cancer might run in the family. It explains how genes work, the role of genes in the development of some cancers, how risk is inherited, and the role of genetic counselling and testing. It also includes information on preventing cancer and the role of genes in specific cancers (bowel, breast, ovarian). Includes details of useful organisations and other resources.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is about a type of womb cancer called endometrial cancer. It is for anyone who has been diagnosed with this type of cancer. There is also information for carers, family members and friends. The booklet explains how these cancers are diagnosed and treated. It gives information about coping during and after treatment.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet aims to provide a better understanding of non-Hodgkin lymphomas, their diagnosis and treatment. It also has sections on feelings and sources of practical and financial support. Includes details of useful organisations.
Macmillan Cancer Support|The UK Sepsis Trust
Having cancer and some cancer treatments can increase your risk of developing an infection and sepsis. This leaflet explains what sepsis is, when you need to contact your hospital team and what you can do to protect yourself.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet gives information about early cancer of the prostate gland, i.e. cancer that has not spread into the surrounding tissues or to other parts of the body. It describes the prostate gland and prostate cancer, the cause of prostate cancer, the symptoms, PSA testing and other diagnostic tests, the grading and staging of prostate cancer, and the treatment options. It also has information about the feelings you might experience, and how your relationships, work and finances might be affected.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is about cancer of the larynx (voicebox), which is also called laryngeal cancer. It is for anyone who is having tests for cancer of the larynx, or anyone who has been diagnosed with it. There is also information for carers, family members and friends. It explains the signs and symptoms of cancer of the larynx. It also explains how it is diagnosed and treated, and ways to cope. This includes your feelings, relationships, work and finances.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Information and support for people who have had, or who are about to have, a bowel screening test. The booklet describes the bowel, bowel cancer, the faecal occult blood (FOB) test, further diagnostic tests (colonoscopy, virtual colonoscopy), and the benefits and disadvantages of bowel cancer screening.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This leaflet explains: what we know about the main causes of bowel cancer; what you can do to reduce your risk of developing cancer.
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