UK Patient Information Guide: Cancer – general
Books
| 44 1/2 choices you can make if you have cancer |
| Author |
Dainow, Sheila |
| Publisher |
Newleaf |
| Description |
A practical book written by people who have experienced cancer as a patient or as a carer. Provides practical tips and hints on coping from pre-diagnosis through to the end of treatment. |
| ISBN |
0717132226 |
| Date |
2001 |
| Being a Cancer Patient’s Carer A Guide |
| Author |
Wesley C Finegan |
| Publisher |
Radcliffe Publishing |
| Description |
A good basic guide for anyone who is a carer for somebody with cancer. |
| ISBN |
185775638X |
| Date |
2005 |
| URL |
http://www.radcliffe-oxford.com |
| Cancer at your fingertips: the comprehensive cancer reference book for the 21st century (3rd ed) |
| Author |
Speechley, Val and Rosenfield, Maxine |
| Description |
Written by two experts in the field, this manual answers over 450 real questions that people most commonly ask about cancer. It deals thoroughly with common concerns regarding the causes of cancer, the treatment options available and ways of living with – and after – treatment for cancer. Published by Class Publishing |
| ISBN |
1859590365 |
| Cost |
£14.99 |
| Date |
2001 |
| Cancer in young adults: through parents’ eyes |
| Author |
Grinyer, Anne |
| Publisher |
Buckingham: Open University Press |
| Description |
Written by a lecturer and aimed at parents and health professionals, the premise of this book is that 18-25 year olds are at a particular life stage which will influence their experience of cancer and their coping strategies. It uses anecdotal evidence from the parents of young adults with cancer, many of whom have died. It includes sections on independence, sexuality and fertility, the need for normality, the effect on siblings and on the parents’ partnership, medical information ownership, financial issues and the emotional consequences of the illness. The theory of teenage development and the sociology of illness are covered in depth. |
| ISBN |
0335212301 |
| Date |
2002 |
| Cancer: 50 essential things to do |
| Author |
Anderson, Greg |
| Publisher |
Penguin |
| Description |
A guide to coping with the experience of cancer, written by an American cancer survivor. It discusses how to take control and deal with the day to day stresses of life. It gives good practical advice, such as how to get a second opinion and choose the best course of treatment, and deals with spiritual issues. |
| ISBN |
0452280745 |
| Date |
1999 |
| Cancer: a family affair |
| Author |
Shone, Neville |
| Publisher |
Sheldon Press |
| Description |
An interesting and easy to read book for anyone who wants information and advice on the psychological effects that a diagnosis of cancer can have on the family. It considers how to cope with the diagnosis of cancer, the impact on children and carers, and looks at ways of communicating and dealing with feelings of grief. |
| ISBN |
0859697061 |
| Date |
1995 |
| Cancer: a positive approach |
| Author |
Thomas, Hilary and Sikora, Karol |
| Description |
Information about all aspects of cancer and the treatments available. Also looks at the controversies in cancer, and includes checklists of questions to ask your doctor. Published by Thorsons. |
| ISBN |
072253132X |
| Date |
1995 |
| Cancer: the facts |
| Author |
Whitehouse, Michael & Slevin, Maurice |
| Description |
Information on diagnosis and treatment of different types of cancer. Also considers the emotional needs of cancer patients, living with advanced cancer, and the role of complementary medicine. Published by Oxford University Press. |
| ISBN |
0192616951 |
| Date |
1996 |
| Cancer: what every patient needs to know |
| Author |
Tobias, Jeffrey |
| Description |
Thorough and up-to-date coverage by a respected cancer doctor. Published by Bloomsbury. |
| ISBN |
0747545650 |
| Date |
1999 |
| Challenging cancer: fighting back, taking control, finding options |
| Author |
Slevin, Maurice and Kfir, Nira |
| Publisher |
Class Publishing |
| Description |
Written by a cancer specialist and psychotherapist this book aims to help people make sense of a cancer diagnosis to regain control of their lives. Also includes a section on Vicky Clement-Jones the founder of CancerBACUP. |
| ISBN |
1859590683 |
| Date |
2002 |
| Living with cancer |
| Author |
Tobias, Jeffrey and Eaton, Kay |
| Description |
Accompanies the television series of the same name, aiming to demystify cancer and empower patients. Gives the facts about cancer and explains the diagnosis and treatment procedures before focusing on specific cancers in more detail. Includes contributions from patients. Published by Bloomsbury. |
| ISBN |
0747554102 |
| Date |
2001 |
| Love, medicine and miracles |
| Author |
Siegel, Bernie |
| Publisher |
Arrow Books |
| Description |
A book written for patients and families affected by cancer, which draws on a wide range of psychological, spiritual and religious themes. He talks about handling fear, anger, pain, becoming open, understanding hope, love and learning how to live. |
| ISBN |
0099632705 |
| Date |
1990 |
| Understanding cancer |
| Author |
Rees, Gareth |
| Description |
Clearly written and well illustrated providing information on what cancer is, how the diagnosis is made and treatments that can be given. Diagnostic tests are explained and illustrated. Also touches briefly on symptom control, clinical trials and complementary treatments. See www.familydoctor.co.uk for further information. |
| ISBN |
1898205515 |
| Date |
2002 |
| What you really need to know about cancer: a comprehensive guide for patients and their families – Pan |
| Author |
Buckman, Robert |
| Description |
Chapters on all types of cancer including cancer of the colon and rectum. Very comprehensive coverage, including sections on conventional and complementary treatments, screening, living with cancer and attitudes to cancer. Published by Pan |
| ISBN |
0330336282 |
| Date |
1997 |
Booklets and factsheets
| A directory of information material for people with cancer |
| Description |
Directory |
| Obtain from |
Macmillan Cancer Relief, 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7UQ
Tel: 0808 8080000
Fax: 020 7840 7841 Email: [email protected] |
| URL |
http://www.macmillan.org.uk |
| Asian Cancer Information & Outreach Project |
| Author |
The Cancer Resource Centre |
| Description |
|
| Obtain from |
20-22 York Road, London SW11 3QE
Tel: 020 7924 3924 Email: [email protected]
|
| URL |
http://www.cancer-resource-centre.org.uk |
| Directory of cancer support and self help |
| Description |
Booklet |
| Obtain from |
Cancerlink, Macmillan Cancer Relief, 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7UQ
Tel: 0808 8080000 Email: [email protected] |
| URL |
http://www.macmillan.org.uk |
| Directory of cancer support and self help |
| Author |
Cancerlink |
| Description |
Booklet |
| Obtain from |
Cancerlink, Macmillan Cancer Relief, 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7UQ
Tel: 0808 808 0000 Email: [email protected] |
| URL |
http://www.macmillan.org.uk |
| Getting the best from your cancer services: Questions for patients to ask |
| Author |
Commission for Health Improvement (CHI) & Audit Commission |
| Description |
|
| Obtain from |
CancerBACUP helpline Tel 0808 800 1234
or online at: |
| URL |
http://www.chi.nhs.uk/cancer/questions.shtml |
| Living with cancer |
| Author |
Wessex Cancer Trust |
| Description |
Leaflet |
| Obtain from |
Wessex Cancer Trust, Bellis House, 11 Westwood Road,
Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1DL
Tel: 023 80672200 Fax: 023 80672266 |
| Providing Special days for seriously ill young adults |
| Author |
Willow Foundation |
| Description |
Leaflet |
| Obtain from |
Syvia Adams House, 24 The Common Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 0NB
Tel: 01707 259 777 Email: [email protected] |
| URL |
http://www.willowfoundation.org.uk |
| Questions about cancer? Help is there |
| Author |
Macmillan Cancer Relief |
| Description |
Leaflet |
| Obtain from |
Macmillan Cancer Relief, 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7UQ
Tel: 0808 8080000, Fax: 020 7840 7841
Email: [email protected] |
| URL |
http://www.macmillan.org.uk |
Languages |
Bengali,Gujarati
|
| Reduce Your Cancer Risk |
| Author |
The Cancer Resource Centre |
| Description |
Leaflet |
| Obtain from |
20-220York Road , London SW11 3QE
Tel: 020 7978 6203 Email: [email protected]
|
| URL |
http://www.cancer-resource-centre.org.uk |
Languages |
Tamil
|
| Target cancer |
| Description |
Booklet |
| Obtain from |
The Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry, 12 Whitehall, London SW1A 2DY
Tel: 020 7930 3477 Fax: 020 7747 1411 |
| The NCA Vision |
| Author |
The National Cancer Alliance |
| Description |
Leaflet |
| Obtain from |
PO Box 579 ,Oxford, OX4 1LB
Website: www.nationalcanceralliance.co.uk |
| Understanding & Living with Cancer |
| Author |
The Cancer Resource Centre |
| Description |
Booklet |
| Obtain from |
20-22 York Road , London SW11 3QE
Tel: 020 7978 6203 Email: [email protected] |
| URL |
http://www.cancer-resource-centre.org.uk |
Languages |
Urdu,Tamil,Punjabi,
Bengali
|
| X-rays How safe are they? |
| Author |
National Radiological Protection Board |
| Description |
leaflet |
| Obtain from |
NRPB, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11 0RQ |
| URL |
http://www.nrpb.org.uk |
All resources in UK patient information guide have been reviewed by CancerBACUP specialist nurses and all details were correct at time of review.
Feedback about these resources or suggestions for inclusion are welcome – please contact us.
