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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.
British Lung Foundation
Information and support for those caring for someone with a lung condition (not specifically lung cancer).
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet explains that it is not common for cancer to run in families, what is known about the main causes of ovarian cancer and how to reduce the risk.
Bowel Cancer UK
This booklet is for people who have been diagnosed with bowel cancer under the age of 50. It gives an introduction to how bowel cancer can affect your body, your emotions, your relationships and your everyday life. It includes the personal experiences of people who have been diagnosed with bowel cancer at a younger age. There are links to more detailed information, contact details for organisations, and a glossary of the medical words used.
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.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet explains that it is not common for cancer to run in families, what is known about the main causes of prostate cancer and how to reduce the risk.
Macmillan Cancer Support
An easy read booklet on claiming benefits when you have cancer.
Public Health England
This leaflet gives information about how a colonoscopy is carried out, and explains the benefits and risks of having the investigation. It aims to help people make an informed choice about having a colonoscopy.
Public Health England
Leaflet aimed at encouraging women over 70 to check their breasts regularly and to go to the doctor as soon as they notice any change.
Leukaemia Care
This booklet describes some of the more challenging emotional responses you may experience as you adjust to life following a diagnosis of blood cancer. It must be noted that this information is mainly written in the context of acute leukaemia and is for those who are receiving intensive treatment. However, anyone with a blood cancer diagnosis may find this information useful.
Public Health England
This leaflet gives information about how a colonoscopy is carried out, and explains the benefits and risks of having the investigation. It aims to help people make an informed choice about having a colonoscopy.
Macmillan Cancer Support
An easy read booklet on help with costs when you have cancer.
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.
Pancreatic Cancer Action
This booklet has information about eating after insertion of a duodenal stent. It describes what to expect and the best foods to eat and avoid.
Public Health England
This leaflet gives information about how a colonoscopy is carried out, and explains the benefits and risks of having the investigation. It aims to help people make an informed choice about having a colonoscopy.
Public Health England
This leaflet gives information about how a colonoscopy is carried out, and explains the benefits and risks of having the investigation. It aims to help people make an informed choice about having a colonoscopy.
Public Health England
This leaflet gives information about how a colonoscopy is carried out, and explains the benefits and risks of having the investigation. It aims to help people make an informed choice about having a colonoscopy.
Public Health England
This leaflet gives information about how a colonoscopy is carried out, and explains the benefits and risks of having the investigation. It aims to help people make an informed choice about having a colonoscopy.
Public Health England
This leaflet gives information about how a colonoscopy is carried out, and explains the benefits and risks of having the investigation. It aims to help people make an informed choice about having a colonoscopy.
Public Health England
This leaflet gives information about how a colonoscopy is carried out, and explains the benefits and risks of having the investigation. It aims to help people make an informed choice about having a colonoscopy.
Public Health England
This leaflet gives information about how a colonoscopy is carried out, and explains the benefits and risks of having the investigation. It aims to help people make an informed choice about having a colonoscopy.
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.
Public Health England
This leaflet gives information about how a colonoscopy is carried out, and explains the benefits and risks of having the investigation. It aims to help people make an informed choice about having a colonoscopy.
Bone Cancer Research Trust
Abbie Has Osteosarcoma is written for parents, carers and healthcare professionals to read with children to help them understand about their osteosarcoma and its treatment.
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
Bone Cancer Research Trust
A step-by-step guide to being diagnosed with primary bone camcer. It covers diagnosis, treatment, coping with side effects, living with and after primary bone cancer, and support. There is also space to record contact details for your medical team, and details of appointments
Public Health England
This leaflet gives information about how a colonoscopy is carried out, and explains the benefits and risks of having the investigation. It aims to help people make an informed choice about having a colonoscopy.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is for people living with cancer, and their family, friends and carers. It aims to help you understand what cancer means and what to expect. It also explains where you can get more information and support.
Prostate Cancer UK
This factsheet describes how chemotherapy is used to treat prostate cancer, the advantages and disadvantages, what it involves, the possible side effects and what happens after treatment finishes.
Prostate Scotland
This brief guide to prostate disease looks at the symptoms and risk factors of prostate disease. It also describes what is available on the Prostate Scotland website.
Breast Cancer Care
This pack is for anyone with secondary breast cancer. It may also be useful for family, friends, or carers. It contains information that may be useful from diagnosis throughout treatment and care. The pack has four main parts. 1. The first part of the pack explains what secondary breast cancer is, looks at treatments and side effects, and has information about monitoring and coping with the physical effects of your condition. 2. The second part is called Your needs and concerns with secondary breast cancer. This looks at how to make sure your needs are met, from emotional and practical needs to concerns about relationships, work and finances, and health and wellbeing. 3. Personal organiser to help you record symptoms or side effects from treatment, which you can take with you to hospital appointments. You can also record appointment details and names and contact details of people involved in your care. 4. A small booklet called Planning ahead: choices and decisions about the end of life is for if and when you want to start thinking about these things.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet explains what testicular cancer is, the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and surgery. It also has sections on sexuality and fertility (including sperm storage), emotions, self-help and support. Includes details of useful organisations.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This leaflet is for older people living with cancer. It is aimed at people aged 70 and over, but people under the age of 70 might also find it useful. It explains the different types of treatment and support available. it also has information about living with cancer and other conditions.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is about a type of kidney cancer called renal cell cancer. It is for anyone who has been diagnosed with kidney cancer, or is having tests for it. There is also information for carers, family members and friends. The booklet explains how renal cell cancer is diagnosed and treated. The booklet also talks about your feelings when you are diagnosed with cancer. You can find practical advice on dealing with work and finances towards the end of the booklet.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is about cancer of the ovary, fallopian tube and peritoneum. It is for anyone who has been diagnosed with one of these types of cancer. There is also information for carers, family members and friends. The booklet explains the signs and symptoms of these cancers, and how they are diagnosed and treated. It also has information about emotional, practical and financial issues. <!-- ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" ? -->
Macmillan Cancer Support
This audiobook is about lymphoedema caused by cancer or cancer treatments. It describes what lymphoedema is and discusses its physical effects and treatments, as well as how to prevent it. It also has information about diet and emotional issues, particularly the impact of lymphoedema on body image and sexuality.
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
A booklet for young people aged 12-25 years. It aims to help answer some of their questions and to provide tips and guidance. It explains what cancer is and how it can be treated. It also gives practical tips about coping with treatment, relationships and sorting out practical things like school, university, work, and money.
CLIC Sargent
This booklet, written with the help of young people living with cancer, aims to answers questions that young people with cancer may have. It covers topics such as making sense of it all, hospital life, family and friends, education, work and finances, and sources of support.
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 explains what we know about the main causes of breast cancer and what you can do to reduce your risk of developing cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Audio CD of the booklet, which describes chemotherapy in detail, what it is, why and when it is given, how it is given, and the most common side-effects. Includes details of useful organisations and other resources such as books and websites, and a list of questions to ask about treatment.
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.
Prostate Cancer UK
This factsheet describes how cryotherapy treats prostate cancer, what it involves, and the possible side effects.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet has information about the most common type of cancer of the pancreas - adenocarcinoma. It describes the risk factors, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, treatment options and follow-up. It also discusses feelings and self-help and includes details of further support and websites.
CLIC Sargent
This booklet has been written for families whose children have cancer. It includes sections on the circles of grief, changes in grief over time, how relationships are affected, the dual process model of coping with grief, remembering your child, spirituality, and dealing with other people's responses. The text is interspersed with quotes from people whose child has died.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Information for women who experience side-effects that continue for six months or longer after treatment, or delayed late effects that begin months or years after treatment.
Prostate Cancer UK
This factsheet is for men who are thinking about having radiotherapy to treat their prostate cancer. It is also for partners and family who would like to know more about this type of treatment. It describes how prostate cancer is treated using a type of radiation directed at the prostate gland from outside the body (external beam radiotherapy).
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is for anyone who has been diagnosed with locally advanced prostate cancer. This is when prostate cancer has grown outside the prostate and may have started to spread into tissue or organs close by. There is also information for family members and friends. The booklet explains the different treatments for locally advanced prostate cancer and their side effects. It also has information about the feelings you might experience, and how your relationships, work and finances might be affected.
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