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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
This factsheet provides information about chemotherapy, including possible side-effects. Includes English language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet is about how prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated.
Prostate Cancer UK
This factsheet explains some of the words that people may read or hear when they are finding out about prostate problems and prostate cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet has information about things you can do to help yourself when you have cancer. Includes the English-language version.
Prostate Cancer UK
This factsheet describes pelvic floor muscle exercises for men to help deal with urinary problems such as incontinence following treatment for prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer UK
This booklet has information that is relevant for gay and bisexual men, and men who have sex with men, who may have some specific questions or concerns.
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.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet has information about things you can do to help yourself when you have cancer. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet is about how prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated. Includes the English-language version.
GIST Support UK
Booklet with information about GIST (gastrointestinal stromal tumour).
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet is about how prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated. Includes the English-language version.
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.
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
This factsheet is written for young people with cancer, or parents of a child with cancer, who are receiving total body irradiation (TBI), as part of their conditioning therapy for a stem cell transplant (SCT). It explains TBI, including where you will have your radiotherapy, how the radiotherapy will be given and the side effects that may happen.
Prostate Cancer UK
This booklet is for men who want to know how prostate cancer and its treatment can affect their sex life.
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Veno-occlusive disease (VOD) is one of the less common but serious complications that can occur during stem cell transplant (SCT). VOD is a complication that affects the liver. This factsheet has been produced to help you understand more about VOD. It explains what VOD is and why it happens, how it is diagnosed, its impact, and how it is treated.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet has information about things you can do to help yourself when you have cancer. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about lung cancer and treatments for lung cancer. It is about cancer that starts in the lung (primary lung cancer). It is not about cancer that starts somewhere else in the body and spreads to the lungs (secondary lung cancer). Includes the English-language version.
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.
Adrenocortical Cancer Support and Information
Guidance for people with adrenocortical carcinoma (AAC). Describes what AAC is, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Target Ovarian Cancer
Women who have had a diagnosis of ovarian cancer may worry that other family members may be at risk. This guide explains what a family history of ovarian cancer means, whether family members are at risk of developing hereditary cancer, whether to have a genetic test, and the implications for you and your family if you do have hereditary ovarian cancer.
Penny Brohn UK
This evidence-based information sheet aims to provide clearly sourced and reliable information to help you make informed choices about counselling, one of a range of treatments available to support people with cancer.
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.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about lung cancer and treatments for lung cancer. It is about cancer that starts in the lung (primary lung cancer). It is not about cancer that starts somewhere else in the body and spreads to the lungs (secondary lung cancer). Includes English-language version.
Prostate Cancer UK
This factsheet describes the tests used to diagnose prostate cancer and explains what the results might show. The tests include the PSA test, digital rectal examination, TRUS (trans-rectal ultra sound) guided biopsy, CT scan, MRI scan and a bone scan. It also explain s the staging and grading of prostate cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet is about how prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about fatigue, which can be caused by cancer or cancer treatments. Includes the English-language version.
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.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about fatigue, which can be caused by cancer or cancer treatments. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about lung cancer and treatments for lung cancer. It is about cancer that starts in the lung (primary lung cancer). It is not about cancer that starts somewhere else in the body and spreads to the lungs (secondary lung cancer). Includes the English-language version.
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Graft versus host disease (GvHD) is a complication of donor (allogeneic) stem cell transplantation (SCT), in which the cells from the stem cell donor (graft) react to the cells in the patient (host). This factsheet has been written to help you to understand how GvHD may affect you/your child and what possible treatments there are. The factsheet will complement the information given by the nurses and doctors who make up your stem cell transplant (SCT) team. They will be able to give you information specific to you, and will always be very happy to answer any questions you might have.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet describes radiotherapy: what it is; how treatment is planned; external and internal radiotherapy; and the possible side-effects. It also has tips on coping with radiotherapy. Includes English language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about fatigue, which can be caused by cancer or cancer treatments. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about help with costs if you have cancer. Includes English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about lung cancer and treatments for lung cancer. It is about cancer that starts in the lung (primary lung cancer). It is not about cancer that starts somewhere else in the body and spreads to the lungs (secondary lung cancer). Includes English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about how to eat well and keep to a healthy weight. It explains why a healthy diet is important. There is also a healthy eating guide that explains the different types of food and what makes a healthy diet. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about fatigue, which can be caused by cancer or cancer treatments. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet has information about things you can do to help yourself when you have cancer. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about lung cancer and treatments for lung cancer. It is about cancer that starts in the lung (primary lung cancer). It is not about cancer that starts somewhere else in the body and spreads to the lungs (secondary lung cancer). Includes English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet describes radiotherapy: what it is; how treatment is planned; external and internal radiotherapy; and the possible side-effects. It also has tips on coping with radiotherapy. Includes English language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about fatigue, which can be caused by cancer or cancer treatments. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about fatigue, which can be caused by cancer or cancer treatments. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet is about what happens at the end of life and how to prepare for it. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about how to eat well and keep to a healthy weight. It explains why a healthy diet is important. There is also a healthy eating guide that explains the different types of food and what makes a healthy diet. Includes the English-language version.
Orchid – Fighting Male Cancer
This leaflet describes the aftercare, including catheters, and possible complications of a total penectomy
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet is about how prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet is about how prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated. Includes the English-language version.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This factsheet describes radiotherapy: what it is; how treatment is planned; external and internal radiotherapy; and the possible side-effects. It also has tips on coping with radiotherapy. Includes English language version.
Prostate Scotland
A log book for men to keep a record of appointments, the names of their health professionals, and the results of tests.
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.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about lung cancer and treatments for lung cancer. It is about cancer that starts in the lung (primary lung cancer). It is not about cancer that starts somewhere else in the body and spreads to the lungs (secondary lung cancer). Includes English-language version.
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