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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.
Breast Cancer Care
This leaflet explains what tamoxifen is, when it may be prescribed, how it works, the benefits, and possible side-effects.
Breast Cancer Care
This booklet explains briefly what capecitabine (Xeloda®) is, when it may be prescribed, how it works, and possible side-effects.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has produced guidelines for health professionals diagnosing and caring for people with pancreatic cancer. These guidelines are for the most common type of pancreatic cancer, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Health professionals don’t have to follow these guidelines, but they must take them into account when making decisions about care. They should also take your needs and wishes into account.
Brainstrust
One in a series of eight leaflets that form the Brain Tumour Patient Guide.
Myeloma UK
High-dose therapy and stem cell transplantation is a treatment option for many people who have myeloma. This booklet explains what high-dose therapy and stem cell transplantation is, why it is needed, and the advantages and disadvantages of this treatment. It also discusses what will happen during the procedure, what to do on returning home, and feelings and relationships.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about what to expect when you find out you have cancer and where to get help and support. Includes the English-language version.
Breast Cancer Care
This leaflet discusses the main aspects of Paget's disease of the breast, including what it is, the signs and symptoms, how a diagnosis is made, and the treatment options.
Breast Cancer Care
This booklet describes tubular breast cancer, diagnosis, treatment options and coping with the condition.
Breast Cancer Care
This booklet is about relaxation and wellbeing during and after breast cancer treatment. It looks at complementary therapies such as acupuncture, Reiki and massage. It also describes some popular relaxation techniques, including meditation and mindfulness, and has information on yoga, Thai Chi and Chi Gung. It discusses why people might use these complementary therapies and relaxation techniques after a diagnosis of breast cancer, and what they may need to think about before trying them. It also explains what herbal medicines and homeopathy are.
Breast Cancer Care
This leaflet discusses the main aspects of invasive ductal breast cancer. It describes what it is, the symptoms, how a diagnosis is made, the treatment options and coping with the diagnosis.
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