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This publications section contains a list of publications on individual cancer types.


Understanding Hodgkin Lymphoma booklet

Hodgkin Lymphoma Cancer Booklet

Last Revised
2007

This booklet has been written to help you understand more about Hodgkin lymphoma. It has been prepared and checked by cancer doctors, nurses, radiation therapists, other relevant specialists and patients. The information in this booklet is an agreed view on this cancer, its diagnosis and management, and the key aspects of living with it. online order form to order a copy or alternatively you can download it .






Understanding Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Booklet

Non-Hodgkins Cancer Booklet

Last Revised
2007

This booklet has been written to help you understand more about non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It has been prepared and checked by cancer doctors, nurses, radiation therapists and other relevant specialists, and patients. The information in this booklet is an agreed view on this cancer, its diagnosis and management, and the key aspects of living with it. online order form to order a copy or alternatively you can download it .







Understanding Cancer of the Larynx booklet

Understanding cancer of the larynx booklet

Last Revised
2004

This booklet has been written to help you understand cancer of the larynx. It has been prepared and checked by cancer doctors, other relevant specialists, nurses and patients. The information contained in this booklet is an agreed view on this cancer, its diagnosis and management, and the key aspects of living with it. online order form to order a copy or alternatively you can download it .






Understanding Cancer of the Pancreas booklet

Understanding Cancer of the Pancreas booklet

Last Revised
2010

This booklet has been written to help you understand about cancer of the pancreas. It has been prepared and checked by surgeons, cancer doctors, nurses, dietitians and patients. The information in this booklet is an agreed view on this cancer, its diagnosis and treatment and key aspects of living with it. online order form to order a copy or alternatively you can download it .








Understanding Lung Cancer Booklet

Understanding Lung Cancer Booklet

Last Revised
2008

This booklet has been written to help you understand more about cancer of the lung. It has been prepared and checked by surgeons, cancer doctors, other relevant specialists, nurses, radiation therapists and patients. The information in this booklet is an agreed view on lung cancer, its diagnosis and treatment and the key aspects of living with it. online order form to order a copy or alternatively you can download it .






Mesothelioma and Asbestos Factsheet

Mesothelioma and Asbestos Cancer Information Factsheet

Last Revised
2008

The information in this factsheet will help you to understand more about mesothelioma. It is an agreed view on this cancer by medical experts. We hope that it answers some of your questions about this cancer, what causes it, its symptoms and how it is diagnosed and treated. online order form to order a copy or alternatively you can download it.







Breathlessness Factsheet

Breathlessness Information Factsheet

Last Revised
2010

The information in this factsheet will help you to understand more about breathlessness and cancer. It is an agreed view on this symptom by medical experts. We hope it answers some of your questions about this symptom, what causes it, what are the signs and how it is treated.If you have any other questions or concerns, please ask your doctor or call the National Cancer Helpline 1800 200 700. online order form to order a copy or alternatively you can download it.







Sunsmart Leaflet

Sunsmart Leaflet

Last Revised
2009

Who is at risk? Everyone who spends time outdoors is at risk – not just those who sunbathe. In particular, people who spend a lot of time working or playing outdoors have a higher risk of getting skin cancer and need to protect their skin. You can use the online order form to order a copy or alternatively you can download it .








Melanoma Leaflet

Melanoma Leaflet

Last Revised
2009

Ultraviolet rays from the sun and sunbeds are the main cause of melanoma skin cancer. Getting sunburnt puts you at greater risk.Melanoma skin cancer can kill. Spotting it early and getting it treated as soon as possible can save your life. You can use the online order form to order a copy or alternatively you can download it .








Understanding Malignant Melanoma Booklet

Understanding Malignant Melanoma

Last Revised
2005

This booklet has been written to help you understand malignant melanoma. It has been prepared and checked by cancer doctors, other relevant specialists, nurses and patients. The information contained in this booklet represents an agreed view on this cancer, its diagnosis and management, and the key aspects of living with it. online order form to order a copy or alternatively you can download it .








Understanding Cancer of the Skin (Non Malignant Melanoma) booklet

Understanding cancer of the skin non malignant melanoma booklet

Last Revised
2010

This booklet has been written to help you understand about skin cancer. It has been prepared and checked by cancer doctors, nurses, other relevant specialists and patients. The information here is an agreed view on this cancer, its diagnosis and treatment and key aspects of living with it. online order form to order a copy or alternatively you can download it .







Soft tissue sarcoma cancer information web factsheet

Soft tissue sarcoma cancer information web factsheet

Last Revised
2009

The information in this factsheet will help you understand more about Soft Tissue Sarcoma and cancer treatment. It is an agreed view on this condition by healthcare professionals. The information here is brief but more details are available from the National Cancer Helpline 1800 200 700. You can download the factsheet.






Thyroid cancer information web factsheet

Thyroid Cancer information web factsheet

Last Revised
2009

The thyroid is a small gland in the front of the neck just below the voice box (larynx). The information here is brief but more details are available from the National Cancer Helpline on freefone 1800 200 700. You can download factsheet.



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