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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.
Leukaemia Care
This booklet explains what an allogeneic stem cell transplant is and who receives one. It describes the procedure and what happens on transplant day, the side effects, graft-versus-host dsease, and what happens if the transplant doesn’t work. It also has a glossary and details of useful contacts and further support.
Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is for anyone who is going to have a donor stem cell transplant.There is also information for carers, family members and friends. The booklet explains what a donor stem cell transplant is, the different stages of treatment, and the possible side effects. It also has information about emotional, practical and financial issues.
Lymphoma Action
This information is about allogeneic (donor) stem cell transplants for people with lymphoma. It explains what a donor (allogeneic) stem cell transplant is, who might have one, what is involved, the risks and what happens afterwards?
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
This guide describes stem cells and explains what a stem cell transplantation is, why it might be necessary, and the different types of transplants. It also describes the process of finding a donor, the pre-transplant operation, the transplant team, what to bring to hospital, preparing to receive a bone marrow transplant, what happens during the transplant and afterwards, the side-effects, getting ready to go home and getting back to normal. Includes details of useful organisations and a glossary.
Lymphoma Action
An overview of stem cell transplants in the treatment of lymphoma. The factsheet outlines the difference between a self (autologous) stem cell transplant and a donor (allogeneic) stem cell transplant. Contents: What are stem cells?; What is a stem cell transplant?; Why are stem cell transplants used?; When are stem cell transplants used?; Self (‘autologous’) and donor (‘allogeneic’) stem cell transplants.
Myeloma UK
This infosheet has information on allogeneic stem cell transplantation, a type of transplant using stem cells from a donor, which is occasionally considered in the treatment of myeloma. It exaplains what it is, how it is carried out, and describes the advantages and disadvantages.
Lymphoma Action
Stem cell transplants are an intensive form of treatment that involve a number of steps. This factsheet outlines the main steps in self (autologous) and donor (allogeneic) stem cell transplants: Preparation; Collecting the stem cells; High-dose anti-cancer therapy (conditioning); Stem cell infusion; Waiting for your blood counts to recover (engraftment).
Macmillan Cancer Support
This audiobook gives a wide range of information about allogeneic (donor) stem cell treatment. It includes a list of helpful organisations.
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.
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
This illustrated booklet is for children who need a stem cell transplant. Using the story of Ben it explains what stem cells are, what the treatment involves, what happens in hospital and going home.
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