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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 Research UK
This leaflet describes the prostate, the risk factors for prostate cancer, the symptoms, and what will happen at the doctor's.
Cancer Research UK
This leaflet has information about the causes and symptoms of bowel cancer and how to reduce the risk.
Cancer Research UK
This leaflet describes the early signs of skin cancer and includes photographs to help spot the signs.
Cancer Research UK
This leaflet has information about the risk factors for breast cancer, the screening programme, and how to be breast aware.
Christie Hospital NHS Trust
This booklet explains what radiotherapy is, when it will begin, in-patient and outpatient treatment, how treatment is planned, what happens during treatment, possible side-effects, and what happens when treatment ends. It also has sources of further information and support.
Lymphoedema Support Network
Guidance for people with lymphoedema.
The Oesophageal Patients Association
This leaflet explains what laparoscopic fundoplication anti-reflux surgery is and why it might be needed. It describes what happens before, during and after surgery, possible side-effects, and follow up.
British Association of Dermatologists
This factsheet aims to help you to understand more about checking your lymph nodes yourself. It explains what lymph nodes are, why you should check them, how often you should perform a check, and how to check them.
Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust
This booklet explains what HPV (human papillomavirus) is and the link with cervical cancer. It describes how HPV is transmitted, how to reduce the risk, and testing for HPV.
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.