Booklets

Relationships, sex and fertility is a new booklet offering advice to teenagers and young people on these sensitive subjects. It covers the effects of cancer and treatment on sex life and gives comprehensive advice for young people on fertility testing, fertility treatment and pregnancy after cancer treatment.

‘Understanding risk-reducing breast surgery’ is for women who have discovered that they have a significantly increased risk of developing breast cancer. It gives information about the surgery, the different types of breast reconstruction and the recovery process. It discusses getting back to normal after the surgery and the possible emotional effects.

‘Breast radiotherapy’ is for women who are concerned about the possible long-term (delayed) side effects of radiotherapy to the breast. It describes changes to breast and the effects on the bones, lungs and heart. Restricted shoulder movement, brachial plexopathy and lymphoedema in the arm are discussed, and radiation induced second cancers are mentioned.

‘Understanding cancer of the bladder’ gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding primary bone cancer gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding secondary cancer in the bone gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding brain tumours gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the breast gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding secondary breast cancer gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the cervix gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

A parent’s guide to children’s cancers has been produced in conjunction with the United Kingdom Children’s Cancer Study Group (UKCCSG). It covers the most common cancer types found in children and discusses diagnosis, treatment, side-effects and daily living.

Understanding cancer of the gullet (oesophagus) gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancers of the head and neck gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding Kaposi’s sarcoma gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the kidney gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the large bowel (colon and rectum) gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the larynx gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding acute lymphoblastic leaukaemia gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding acute myeloid leukaemia gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding chronic lymphocytic leukaemia gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding chronic myeloid leukaemia gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding secondary cancer in the liver gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the lung gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding Hodgkin’s disease gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding malignant melanoma gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding mesothelioma gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding myeloma gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the ovary gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the pancreas gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the prostate gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the skin gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding soft tissue sarcomas gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the stomach gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding testicular cancer gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the thyroid gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the vulva gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the womb gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding breast reconstruction explains the different methods of reconstruction and the possible benefits and problems a patient might expect.

Understanding cancer research trials explains what clinical trials are and why they are needed. It explains the types of trial, trial design and the risks and benefits of being treated in a trial.

Understanding chemotherapy explains what chemotherapy is and why, when and how it’s given. It discusses consent, the benefits and disadvantages, side-effects and practical and emotional issues.

Cancer and complementary therapies gives balanced information about complementary and alternative therapies. It also advises patients how to find reputable therapists.

Provides the specific information needed by men before, during and after treatment to the pelvic area.

Provides the specific information needed by women before, during and after treatment to the pelvic area.

Understanding radiotherapy explains what radiotherapy is, why it’s given. It discusses the different types of radiotherapy and the effects it has on different parts of the body. It also covers clinical trials, fertility and emotions.

Understanding stem cell and bone marrow transplants explains how these processes are used as treatments fro certain types of cancer, lymphomas and leaukaemias.

Adjusting to life after cancer treatment discusses how feelings, emotions and relationships may be affected after treatment for cancer has ended. It also discusses coping with the possible physical and financial effects.

Caring for someone with advanced cancer discusses the practical and emotional issues of caring for someone who is seriously ill with advanced cancer.

Coping with advanced cancer aims to help people who have been told their cancer has spread or come back. It outlines common concerns and problems and advises how to cope with them.

Diet and the cancer patient gives information about eating problems that people with cancer may have. It gives advice on building-up and healthy eating.

Dying with cancer is for those who are likely to die within the next few months. It explains what is likely to happen over that time and discusses practical, emotional and spiritual issues.

The emotional effects of cancer gives advice on how to cope with the emotional, psychological and physical effects of cancer.

Coping with fatigue has been written for people who have fatigue due to cancer or its treatments. It discusses the causes of fatigue and helps to find ways of coping with it.

Coping with hair loss gives information and advice to help patients look after their hair if it becomes thinner or falls out during treatment. It gives advice on how to cope emotionally and how to get, pay for and look after a wig, including specialist advice for people from BME communities. Alternatives such as hats, headscarves and turbans are also discussed.

Lost for words discusses how to talk to and support a person with cancer.

Understanding lymphoedema explains the causes and effects of lymphoedema. It discusses ways of reducing the swelling and discomfort such as skin care, support using compression garments, limb positioning, exercises and manual lymphatic drainage (MLD).

Cancer and older people gives information about cancer and its treatment for older people living with cancer and for their families.

Controlling cancer pain explains the causes of pain and gives advice on describing the type of pain, levels of pain control and methods of pain control.

CancerBACUP recipes have been chosen specially for people coping with cancer. It was written in conjunction with celebrity chef Brian Turner.

Sexuality and cancer discusses the effect of cancer and its treatment on sexuality and relationships.

Controlling the symptoms of cancer gives advice on how to cope with common symptoms such as fatigue, eating, sickness, mouth problems and sleep disturbances, as well as the less common sypmtoms such as bladder problems, breathing difficulties, skin problems and heartburn. It advises on medicines and treatments for symptom control.

Talking about your cancer gives advice on how patients can tell other people about their cancer. It discusses talking to people who are close to them and talking to health profesionals.

Travel and cancer gives advice for people who have or have had cancer and wish to travel. It gives details of travel services, getting health care in the UK and abroad, vaccinations and immunisations, taking care in the sun and travel insurance.

What do I tell the children advises on how to talk about cancer with children aged 2 – 16. It discusses why, when and how children should be told. It also discusses coping with changes, what to say if a recovery is not likely and talks about sharing experiences, good and bad.

Work and cancer helps people who have been diagnosed with any work issues they may face. It covers working and time off during treatment, talking to employers and colleagues, discrimination, financial issues and advice for the self-employed.

Understanding breast screening explains why breast screening is done, the methods used and what happens if an ‘abnormal’ result is found.

Understanding cervical screening gives information about the methods used and what happens if an ‘abnormal’ result is found.

Understanding cancer genetics explains germline and somatic mutations; inheriting risk; genetic counselling and screening; and living with a high risk of cancer in your family.

Understanding the PSA test explains the causes and symptoms of prostate cancer and the PSA test process. It discusses what happens if prostate cancer is detected and what the treatment options are.