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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.
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.
Myeloma UK
This Infoguide contains information about the range of different tests and investigations that are done as part of the process of diagnosing myeloma, and later in the course of the disease. It covers why and when the tests are done, and what they entail.
Lymphoma Action
This factsheet is about follicular lymphoma, the most common type of low-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Contents include: Quick overview; What is follicular lymphoma?; Who gets follicular lymphoma and what causes it?; Symptoms; Diagnosis and staging; Outlook; Treatment; Paediatric follicular lymphoma; Follow-up; Transformation; Relapse; Research and targeted treatments.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains what a cervical screening test is, what causes changes in the cervix, and describes how to make an appointment, what happens during the test and if changes are detected. It addresses the concerns of women who may not have been sexually active, are lesbian/bisexual, menopausal, or pregnant.
Breast Cancer Now
This booklet is about breast cancer treatment and fertility. It describes how treatment for primary breast cancer may affect a woman’s fertility, and possible ways of preserving fertility. It also includes information about pregnancy after a diagnosis of breast cancer, and permanent infertility.
Lymphoma Action
An overview of T-cell lymphomas – non-Hodgkin lymphomas that develop from a type of white blood cell called a T lymphocyte or T cell. Contents: What are T-cell lymphomas?; Who gets T-cell lymphomas?; Symptoms; Diagnosis and staging; Types of T-cell lymphoma; Outlook; Treatment; Follow-up.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains what a cervical screening test is, what causes changes in the cervix, and describes how to make an appointment, what happens during the test and if changes are detected. It addresses the concerns of women who may not have been sexually active, are lesbian/bisexual, menopausal, or pregnant.
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.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains what a cervical screening test is, what causes changes in the cervix, and describes how to make an appointment, what happens during the test and if changes are detected. It addresses the concerns of women who may not have been sexually active, are lesbian/bisexual, menopausal, or pregnant.
Lymphoma Action
Skin (cutaneous) lymphomas are non-Hodgkin lymphomas that start in the skin. This factsheet is about the most common group of skin lymphomas, T-cell skin lymphomas and covers: What is T-cell skin lymphoma?; Who gets it?; Symptoms; Diagnosis and staging; Types of T-cell skin lymphoma including mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome; Outlook; Follow-up; Research and clinical trials.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains what a cervical screening test is, what causes changes in the cervix, and describes how to make an appointment, what happens during the test and if changes are detected. It addresses the concerns of women who may not have been sexually active, are lesbian/bisexual, menopausal, or pregnant.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains what a cervical screening test is, what causes changes in the cervix, and describes how to make an appointment, what happens during the test and if changes are detected. It addresses the concerns of women who may not have been sexually active, are lesbian/bisexual, menopausal, or pregnant.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains what a cervical screening test is, what causes changes in the cervix, and describes how to make an appointment, what happens during the test and if changes are detected. It addresses the concerns of women who may not have been sexually active, are lesbian/bisexual, menopausal, or pregnant.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains what a cervical screening test is, what causes changes in the cervix, and describes how to make an appointment, what happens during the test and if changes are detected. It addresses the concerns of women who may not have been sexually active, are lesbian/bisexual, menopausal, or pregnant.
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.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains what a cervical screening test is, what causes changes in the cervix, and describes how to make an appointment, what happens during the test and if changes are detected. It addresses the concerns of women who may not have been sexually active, are lesbian/bisexual, menopausal, or pregnant.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains what a cervical screening test is, what causes changes in the cervix, and describes how to make an appointment, what happens during the test and if changes are detected. It addresses the concerns of women who may not have been sexually active, are lesbian/bisexual, menopausal, or pregnant.
Breast Cancer Care
This booklet has been written for anyone referred to a breast clinic. It describes what to expect and the tests that may be carried out, such as a mammogram, an ultrasound scan, fine needle aspiration cytology, core biopsy, punch biopsy and vacuum-assisted biopsy.
NHS Health Scotland
This leaflet explains what a cervical screening test is, what causes changes in the cervix, and describes how to make an appointment, what happens during the test and if changes are detected. It addresses the concerns of women who may not have been sexually active, are lesbian/bisexual, menopausal, or pregnant.
Bowel Cancer UK
This leaflet describes bowel screening in Wales: what bowel cancer screening is; why it is important; what the test involves; who can take part; and what happens after the test.
Bowel Cancer UK
This leaflet describes bowel screening in Wales: what bowel cancer screening is; why it is important; what the test involves; who can take part; and what happens after the test.
Bowel Cancer UK
This leaflet describes bowel screening in England: what bowel cancer screening is; why it is important; what the test involves; who can take part; and what happens after the test.
Leukaemia Care
This booklet is for people adjusting to life after diagnosis and treatment of a blood cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support
A translation of selected pages (14-25, 28-34) from Macmillan Cancer Support’s booklet “Understanding breast screening” (MAC11674_E07_N).
Macmillan Cancer Support
Ten tips to help line managers support an employee through the cancer journey, from diagnosis through treatment and living with cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet has information for women who have ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). It describes DCIS, the risk factors and causes, symptoms, diagnosis and tests, staging and grading, and the treatment options (surgery, radiotherapy, hormonal therapies). It also covers issues such as life after treatment and feelings.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is about breast cancer in women. It is for women who are having tests for breast cancer and women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. It covers breast cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body and describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, stages, and treatment (including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and hormonal therapy). It also discusses issues such as fertility, hormone replacement therapy, and feelings. Includes details of useful organisations and other resources.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is about talking about cancer. It is for anyone who has a cancer diagnosis. It explains: the benefits of talking about cancer; how to overcome the things that make talking difficult; how to deal with other people’s reactions. It also has practical tips for talking and asking for support.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is about primary brain tumours. It is for anyone who has been diagnosed with a primary brain tumour. There is also information for carers, family members and friends. The booklet explains the signs and symptoms of a primary brain tumour, and how it is diagnosed and treated. It also has information about emotional, practical and financial issues.
Leukaemia Care
Acute myelomonocytic leukaemia (AMML) is a rare type of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). This booklet explains it what it is, and describes the symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options. It also covers issues such as telling your family, managing your emotions, and survivorship. Includes a glossary and sources of support.
Macmillan Cancer Support|CHANGE
An easy read booklet about the different types of biopsy and what happens.
Macmillan Cancer Support|CHANGE
An easy read booklet about different types of scans and x-rays and what might happen at the hospital.
Macmillan Cancer Support|CHANGE
An easy read booklet explaining what happens before and during a CT scan.
Macmillan Cancer Support|CHANGE
An easy read booklet about what happens before, during and after en endoscopy.
Macmillan Cancer Support|CHANGE
An easy read booklet about what happens before, during and after a colonoscopy.
Macmillan Cancer Support|CHANGE
An easy read booklet explaining what happens before and during an MRI scan.
Macmillan Cancer Support|CHANGE
An easy read booklet about cervical cancer and what happens during cervical screening (a smear test).
Macmillan Cancer Support|CHANGE
An easy read booklet about what screening is and why it is important.
Macmillan Cancer Support|CHANGE
An easy read booklet explaining what happens during an ultrasound scan.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet explains melanoma that has spread to another area (advanced or metastatic melanoma). It describes advanced melanoma, the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and staging, and the treatment options. It also discusses coping with the symptoms of advanced melanoma and the side effects of treatment, feelings and emotions and lists further sources of support.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Having cancer affects all areas of your life, including the way you feel. This booklet is about the main emotions that many people with cancer have. This may be after diagnosis, during treatment or after treatment has ended.
Public Health England
This leaflet explains what a colposcopy is, why a further examination is necessary, what happens before, during, and after the examination, and what the examination will show.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet aims to help women understand why breast screening is carried out, the methods used, and what happens if an abnormality is detected. The advantages of screening as well as the difficulties are described. Includes details of useful organisations and other resources.
Public Health England
This leaflet aims to help people decide if they want to take part in bowel screening. It explains why bowel screening is offered, who is invited to take part, how bowel screening works, how to use the FIT kit, the results and what happens if a further test (colonoscopy) is needed, and the possible risks and benefits of screening. It also describes the risks of developing bowel cancer and how to reduce the risk.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet provides information about primary bone cancer, including the different types, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. It also explores emotions, and issues such as living with an amputation. Includes details of useful organisations and other resources such as websites.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is for you if you are supporting a friend, family member or partner who has cancer. You probably want to help, but you might not know what you can do. This leaflet talks about the different stages of having cancer to help you understand what your friend, family member or partner is going through. We explain diagnosis, treatment and what happens after treatment. Each section has practical tips on how you can support the other person and suggestions for how to talk to them about what they are going through.
Public Health England
This leaflet explains what a colposcopy is, why a further examination is necessary, what happens before, during, and after the examination, and what the examination will show.
Public Health England
This leaflet explains what a colposcopy is, why a further examination is necessary, what happens before, during, and after the examination, and what the examination will show.
Public Health England
This leaflet aims to help people decide if they want to take part in bowel screening. It explains why bowel screening is offered, who is invited to take part, how bowel screening works, how to use the FIT kit, the results and what happens if a further test (colonoscopy) is needed, and the possible risks and benefits of screening. It also describes the risks of developing bowel cancer and how to reduce the risk.
Public Health England
Instructions on how to use the enema before attending for bowel scope screening.
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