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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.
Myeloma UK
This booklet provides a brief overview of myeloma, the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment and management.
Haynes Publishing for Men's Health Forum
One careful owner? With a little care, the high-performance machine that is the male body will run smoothly for a lifetime with just basic maintenance and minimal need for spare parts. The new fully-revised 2019 edition of this easy-to-read handbook will show you how to fine tune your engine, choose the right fuel and keep your mind on the road ahead. There are also brand new interviews with men who've been on the journey and have a tale to tell. (Publisher)
Cancer Research UK
This leaflet describes six ways you can help reduce your cancer risk: be smoke free; cut down on booze; keep a healthy weight; think about what's on your plate; get moving; stay safe in the sun.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Cancer and its treatment can affect appetite and enjoyment of food. This booklet has been written to help people eat well when they have a poor appetite or are losing weight. It suggests foods to eat to maintain a healthy diet, foods to avoid, nourishing and supplementary drinks, and high-energy foods. It also has advice for times when eating is difficult, as a result, for example, of fatigue, nausea, sore mouth, diarrhoea, or constipation. Includes recipes and sources of further information and support.
The Brain Tumour Charity
This leaflet is for anyone receiving treatment or who has recently completed their treatment.There’s no specific food or type of diet that can control or treat brain tumours, but controlling your diet may help to improve your quality of life and manage the side-effects of treatment, such as dry mouth, nausea, poor appetite, and weight loss.
Cancer Research UK
What we eat and drink can affect our cancer risk. Eating healthily has loads of benefits, helping you keep a healthy weight and and helping reduce the risk of cancer. This leaflet has advice and tips to help people make changes.
The Brain Tumour Charity
This leaflet explains what biomarkers are and how they may be used in the management of brain tumours.
Breast Cancer Now
This leaflet explains how making some simple lifestyle changes could help you reduce your risk of breast cancer.
Cancer Research UK
This leaflet describes six ways you can help reduce your cancer risk: be smoke free; cut down on booze; keep a healthy weight; think about what's on your plate; get moving; stay safe in the sun.
Lymphoma Action
More and more people are living longer after a diagnosis of lymphoma. This has prompted some hospitals to change the way they organise long-term management and follow-up for people who have finished treatment. This factsheet explains how self-management support and remote monitoring may be used for people who have finished treatment. It covers: Self-management; Self-management support; Remote monitoring; When to book an appointment; Life on self-management and remote monitoring.
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