Cancer treatment and side-effects resources
These booklets and factsheets are written for cancer patients and their loved ones. They include information on cancer treatments, side-effects and how to cope. If you have any questions, call our Support Line on Freephone 1800 200 700 or visit a Daffodil Centre to speak to a cancer nurse.
Cancer treatment resources
Understanding Chemotherapy and other cancer drugs booklet
This booklet is for cancer patients to help them understand more about chemotherapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapy.
Understanding radiotherapy booklet
This booklet is to help cancer patients understand more about radiotherapy
Cancer and clinical trials factsheet
This factsheet is to help cancer patients understand more about cancer and clinical trials.
Understanding Autologous Stem Cell Transplants booklet
A booklet about stem cell transplants using the patient's own cells.
Understanding allogeneic stem cell transplants
A booklet for patients having an allogeneic (donor) stem cell transplant
Additional resources about cancer treatments
Chemotherapy video resources
These videos have been created to help you understand more about chemotherapy. They are designed for people with a cancer diagnosis.
Radiotherapy video resources
These videos have been created to help you understand more about radiotherapy. They are designed for people with a cancer diagnosis.
Cancer treatment side-effect resources
Diet and Cancer - A guide for patients and families booklet
This booklet has been written to help you learn more about diet and cancer. It is aimed at people with cancer at any stage. It would also be useful to people who are caring for someone with cancer.
Coping with fatigue
Booklet with information on why fatigue happens during and after cancer treatment and tips on how to cope with fatigue.
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Understanding Breast Reconstruction booklet
This booklet has been written to help you learn more about breast reconstruction. It is aimed at people who have breast cancer and are considering breast reconstruction surgery.
Understanding Cancer and Complementary Therapies booklet
This booklet has been written to help you understand more about complementary and alternative therapies.It is designed for people with a cancer diagnosis.
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Cancer types booklets and factsheets
Booklets and factsheets written for cancer patients and their loved ones, with information on the cancer type, tests, treatments, side-effects and how to cope.
Cancer prevention and awareness resources
Booklets, leaflets, factsheets, posters and other resources providing information on reducing your risk of developing cancer.
Coping with cancer resources
Downloadable resources that provide useful tips for cancer patients and their loved ones with information on talking about feelings and where to find support.
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1800 200 700