Cancer treatment and side-effect resources

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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
Understanding Chemotherapy and other cancer drugs booklet
This booklet is for cancer patients to help them understand more about chemotherapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapy.
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Understanding radiotherapy booklet
This booklet is to help cancer patients understand more about radiotherapy
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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
Understanding Autologous Stem Cell Transplants booklet
A booklet about stem cell transplants using the patient's own cells.
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Understanding allogeneic stem cell transplants
A booklet for patients having an allogeneic (donor) stem cell transplant

Additional resources about cancer treatments

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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
Coping with fatigue booklet
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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Diet and cancer
Information on eating well when you have cancer and coping with eating difficulties.
Understanding Cancer and Complementary Therapies booklet
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.
Understanding Breast Reconstruction booklet
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.
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