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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.
Lymphoma Action
Adjusting to life with, and after, lymphoma can have a significant impact on emotional wellbeing. Each person has their own, unique experience of lymphoma. This factsheet covers the following area: Feelings after a lymphoma diagnosis; Coping with waiting; The impact of having treatment for lymphoma; Your feelings after finishing treatment for lymphoma; Depression; Coping with difficult feelings; Counselling; Life after treatment: finding your ‘new normal’; Other sources of support.
NHS Health Scotland
Information for women about their cervical screening test results, including: the letters that may be received; what happens at the colposcopy clinic; treatment; what causes changes in the cervix.
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.
Breast Test Wales
This leaflet has information about the accuracy, advantages and disadvantages of breast screening, what it is, why it is important; who is screened; what to wear, and what happens during the procedure and afterwards. It also answers common questions that women may have.
Lymphoma Action
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a high-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This factsheet describes what it is, who gets it, the symptoms, diagnosis and staging, the types of DLBCL, the outlook, treatment, follow-up, relapsed or refractory DLBCL, and research and targeted treatments
Ovacome
This briefing looks at the experience of returning to work after an ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment, the importance of talking to your employer as soon as possible, your rights under the law and what to expect from your employer.
Breast Cancer Care
This leaflet discusses lobular neoplasia, which includes atypical lobular hyperplasia (ALH) and lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS). It describes the features, diagnosis, and treatment options, and concludes with guidance on how to cope with a diagnosis of lobular neoplasia and sources of support.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains what breast screening is, who is offered screening, the benefits and disadvantages of screening, what happens before, during, and after screening, and what it means to be called back. Includes breast awareness advice. Concludes with answers to questions that women may ask.
Lymphoma Action
Lymphoma can put pressure on your relationships. This factsheet is for anyone affected by lymphoma, including family and friends of someone with a diagnosis. It offers tips to help you communicate well with the people around you.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains what breast screening is, who is offered screening, the benefits and disadvantages of screening, what happens before, during, and after screening, and what it means to be called back. Includes breast awareness advice. Concludes with answers to questions that women may ask.
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