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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.
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Healthy lifestyle advice for childhood cancer survivors. Written to accompany the CCLG booklet "Aftercure: A guide for teenage and young adult survivors of childhood cancer".
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
Advice on reducing your risk of cancer by making lifestyle changes, and signs and syptoms to look out for.
Prostate Scotland
This leaflet for women has information about prostate cancer with tips to help them encourage men to see a doctor, change their lifestyle and talk about the issues.
Prostate Scotland
This leaflet for women has information about prostate cancer with tips to help them encourage men to see a doctor, change their lifestyle and talk about the issues.
Christie Hospital NHS Trust
Advice about what to eat and what not to eat following treatment.
Myeloma UK
This factsheet describes exercises suitable for myeloma patients and includes some safety tips.
Bantam Press (imprint of Transworld Publications)
When authors Fran Warde and Catherine Zabilowicz met at the Maggie’s centre at Charing Cross Hospital in London, they quickly discovered they shared a passion for good food and healthy eating. They also realized that with their combined knowledge and experience – Fran as an acclaimed food writer, and Catherine as an experienced nutritional therapist working at Maggie’s – they could provide invaluable guidance for anyone living with cancer, their families and friends. The Living Well With Cancer Cookbook, published in support of the Maggie’s charity, is the result of Fran and Catherine’s collaboration. Aimed at helping readers through each stage of their journey – diagnosis, during and after treatment – this essential guide is packed with advice on nutrition and health and offers a range of delicious recipes. There are healthy twists on classic favourites and tempting new treats to try, with every ingredient considered for its health benefits. Positive and empowering, the book contains a wealth of information on the best food choices to make, and reveals why many scientists today believe that certain foods and a balanced diet are crucial in sustaining strength throughout treatment. Taking a holistic approach, this book also seeks to alleviate anxieties, such as those concerning weight-loss, loss of appetite and the changes in how food tastes. Above all, the simple, comforting recipes will help both experienced cooks and novices to create nutritious, easily adapted meals – from breakfast right through to dinner – each one designed to nourish and sustain. (Publisher)
Macmillan Cancer Support
This leaflet is about how you can take an active role in your care. It describes types of support that your healthcare team may call the Recovery Package. This leaflet looks at: some of the support you can ask for after a cancer diagnosis; what options may be available to you for your follow-up care, and what information you need; ways you can look after yourself.
Sheldon Press
While cancer causes more than one in four deaths in the UK, many cancers are increasingly chronic diseases, and holistic management is common. Up to a half of all cancer patients admit to visiting CAM providers; more use complementary therapies. Holistic health isn't a quick fix, but many CAMs are now established, respected and effective parts of the treatment journey in cancer, and indeed many cancer drugs come from plants. This book is a balanced, informative look at how holistic methods may help in the cancer journey. Topics include: Understanding cancer; Why does cancer arise; Common symptoms; How holistic methods may help; Diet; CAM treatments such as acupressure, acupuncture and moxibustion, art therapy, aromatherapy; An anti-cancer lifestyle; Spirituality and healing; How to ensure treatment is safe - never trust anyone who claims to cure cancer. (Publisher)
Macmillan Cancer Support
DVD and booklet. The DVD features an exercise programme for people living with or after cancer. It also includes stories and tips from people who may have been through similar experiences. They describe how they became active and how this helped them. The booklet describes what's included on the DVD, what to consider before using the DVD, and some dos and dont's. It also explains the benefits of being active. There are details of the 'Walking for Health' programme, sports organisations, support on the high street (Boots) and The National Gardens Scheme.
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