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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 list of books, booklets, leaflets, and factsheets for children and young people covers cancer in general, specific cancers, treatments, cancer in others, end of life, and bereavement. It also includes works of fiction that feature cancer. Many of the resources have been reviewed by people affected by cancer and we have linked to the reviews where available.
Age UK
This factsheet explains what an advance decision to refuse treatment (often called an advance decision or a ‘living will’) and an advance statement are, why people might want to prepare one or both of them, requirements for drawing them up and ways to ensure other people know they exist.
Carers Wales
Guidance and advice for carers in Wales. This guide sets out what rights carers have and how they can get financial and practical help and support.
Carers UK
This guide is designed to outline your rights as a carer and give an overview of the support available.
Carers Scotland
Guidance and advice for carers in Scotland. This guide sets out what rights carers have and how they can get financial and practical help and support.
Hospice UK|Dying Matters
Things to think through so that you and your loved ones will have fewer things to worry about when you are dying: make a will; make a funeral plan; start planning for your future care and support; kake your thoughts on organ donation known; manage your digital legacy; make sure your loved ones know your plans.
Breast Cancer Now
This leaflet uses illustrations to show women how to check their breasts and the changes to look for.
Breast Cancer Now
This leaflet uses illustrations to show women how to check their breasts and the changes to look for.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Ipilimumab is a targeted therapy drug used to treat advanced melanoma. This describes how it works, how it is given, and some of the possible side-effects.
Bowel Cancer UK
This factsheet is about having surgery to reverse your stoma. It explains what a stoma reversal is, possible complications and what to expect after the operation.
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