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Pre-budget Submission 2026

Booklet 84 20.19MB

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Annual report 2017

Booklet 2.96 MB

Annual report 2017

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Annual report 2018

Booklet 6.38MB

Annual report 2018

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Annual report 2019

Booklet 2.17 MB

Annual report 2019

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Annual report 2020

Booklet 2.17 MB

Annual report 2020

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Annual report 2021

Booklet 2.17 MB

Annual report 2021

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Annual report 2022

Booklet 2.17 MB

Annual report 2022

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Annual report 2023

Booklet 2.17 MB

Annual report 2023

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Marathon Training Guide

Booklet 1 4.61 MB

Guide to training for a marathon

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Marathon Training Guide

Booklet 1 4.61 MB

Guide to training for a marathon

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Advocacy Volunteer role description

Booklet 1

Role description for Irish Cancer Society volunteers

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Advocacy Volunteer role description

Booklet 1

Role description for Irish Cancer Society volunteers

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Children's Fund application form

Booklet 1

An application form to apply for the Irish Cancer Society's Children's Fund grant

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Volunteer Policy

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Our policy for volunteers with the Irish Cancer Society

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Understanding AML

Booklet 71 pages 8.95 MB

Information for acute myeloid leukaemia patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Shop Volunteer Role Description

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Event Volunteer Role Description 2025

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Event Volunteer Role Description

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Peer Support Volunteer Role Description

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Daffodil Centre Volunteer Role Description

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Volunteer Driver Role Description 2025

Booklet

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HSE - My medicine list

Booklet 2 pages

Leaflet with space to record all your medicines, what they are for and when and how to take them. The leaflet is available in English and other languages. Visit the Know Check Ask site for more.

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Fatigue diary

Booklet 1 page 64.22 KB

This daily diary helps you track your energy levels, how fatigue affects your day, and any treatments or changes. It’s a helpful tool to share with your healthcare team to better manage fatigue during cancer treatment.

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Report: Energy hardship and palliative care

Booklet 128 955KB

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Returning to work recommendations 2021

Booklet 8 977.67KB

Recommendations by the Irish Cancer Society following research into the experience of cancer survivors returning to work

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Report: The Right to be Forgotten beyond cancer: Access to financial products and services

Booklet 12 968.83KB

2022 report on access to financial products for cancer survivors

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Report: Real Cost of Childhood and adolescent Cancer

Booklet 14 6.53MB

2021 report on the costs of a childhood cancer diagnosis based on Core research commissioned by the Irish Cancer Society

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Lung cancer- What you should know

Booklet 8 pages 121.12 KB

This leaflet gives you facts about lung cancer, its causes and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and how to reduce your risk.

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PPI in Cancer Network: Report from Kickoff Event

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Irish Cancer Society Training Toolkit on PPI

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Appendix 1 - Irish Cancer Society Public and Patient Partnership in Research Guidelines

Booklet

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PPI Application Form for Researchers

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Playing Our Part - Infographic

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Playing Our Part - Supporting Community Cancer Support Centres to Engage in Research in Ireland - Report

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Volunteer Role Description 2025

Booklet

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Volunteer Role Description 2025

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Irish Cancer Society Variation to Grant Details Request

Booklet

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Irish Cancer Society No-Cost Extension

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Irish Cancer Society Budget Reallocation Request

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Guidelines for Patient Advocate in Cancer Research Award 2024

Booklet

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Easy Read Doc for Patient Advocate in Cancer Research Award 2024

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Application Form for Patient Advocate in Cancer Research Award 2024

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EOI Application - IRC Enterprise Partnership Scheme 2024

Booklet

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Irish Cancer Society - Sonya Lynch PPI Award 2024 - Guidelines for Applicants

Booklet

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Irish Cancer Society -PPI Award 2024 - Guidelines for Applicants

Booklet

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Cancer Research Seed Funding Award 2024 - Guidelines for Applicants

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Irish Cancer Society Allied Health Professional Cancer Research Awards 2024 - Guidelines for Applicants

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D2 - Host Institution Signature Page

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D1 - Lead Applicant Signature Page

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C2 - Infrastructure Agreement Form

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C1 - Collaboration Agreement Form

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B1 - Application Form - HRCI/HRB 2024

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Intention to Submit Form - Irish Cancer Society - HRCI-HRB JFS 2024

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HRB - Guidance Notes for Applicants - HRB-HRCI Joint Funding Scheme 2024

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Advocacy Volunteer Role Description 2025

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Irish Cancer Society - HRCI-HRB JFS 2024 - Guidelines for Applicants

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Irish Cancer Society Cancer Research Networking Award 2024 - Guidelines for Applicants

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Irish Cancer Society FAQs

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Irish Cancer Society - Application Guidelines

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Appendix 3 Irish Cancer Society Research Impact Framework 2024

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Appendix 2 Irish Cancer Society Budget & Expenses Guidelines 2024

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Appendix 1 PPI in Research Guidelines 2024

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Clinician Research Development Fellowship 2024 - Guidelines for Applicants

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Irish Cancer Society-IACR Scholarship Programme 2024: Translational & Clinical Research - FAQ document

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ICS-IACR PhD Scholarship Programme 2024: Translational & Clinical Research - Guidelines for Applicants

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Irish Cancer Society-IACR Research Scholarship Programme 2024: Cancer Survivorship - FAQ document

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Irish Cancer Society - IACR Research Scholarship Programme 2024: Cancer Survivorship - Applicant Guidelines

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Irish Cancer Society: Underserved Communities in Cancer Research Scholarship Programme 2024 - Appendices

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Irish Cancer Society: Underserved Communities in Cancer Research Scholarship Programme 2024 - Application Guidelines

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Irish Cancer Society Summer Studentships 2025 Declaration of Support Template

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Irish Cancer Society Summer Studentships 2025 Supervisor CV Template

Booklet

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Irish Cancer Society Summer Studentships 2025 Applicant CV Template

Booklet

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Irish Cancer Society Summer Studentships 2025 Guidelines and FAQs

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Irish Cancer Society PhD Scholarship Programme 2025 FAQs

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Irish Cancer Society PhD Scholarship Programme 2025 Intention to Submit Form

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Irish Cancer Society PhD Scholarship Programme 2025 Guidelines and Appendices

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Melanoma skin cancer - What you should know

Booklet 10 137.74 KB

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Testicular cancer - What you should know

Booklet 10 pages 343.14 KB

This leaflet has facts about testicular cancer, how to check your testicles, and signs and symptoms to look out for.

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Volunteer Role Description 2025

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Prostate Cancer - What you should know

Booklet 8 pages 209.43 KB

This leaflet has facts about prostate cancer, what signs and symptoms to look out for, and how to reduce your risk.

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Irish Cancer Society Cancer Research Networking Award 2025 Senior Applicant CV

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Irish Cancer Society Cancer Research Networking Award 2025 Junior Applicant CV

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Irish Cancer Society Cancer Research Networking Award 2025 Declaration of Support

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Irish Cancer Society Cancer Research Networking Award 2025 Application Guidelines

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Irish Cancer Society Cancer Research Networking Award 2025 Appendix 2 - Budget & Expenses

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Irish Cancer Society Cancer Research Networking Award 2025 Appendix 1 - PPP

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Brain and spinal cord tumours in children

Booklet 53 pages 4.56 MB

This book has been written as a guide for parents of children with a brain or spinal cord tumour.

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Guide for families of children receiving proton beam therapy

Booklet 13 pages 7.24 MB

This leaflet will tell you all you need to know if your child is going to have proton beam therapy abroad. Available to download only.

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Precious times - A palliative care handbook for parents of children with cancer

Booklet 33 pages 1.38 MB

This book is designed for families of children who have advanced cancer. The purpose of this book is to give you and your family information to help you during palliative care.

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When your child’s cancer comes back

Booklet 19 pages 2.48 MB

Information for parents and families of a child or young person with relapsed or refractory cancer.

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Supporting brothers and sisters of a child with cancer

Booklet 17 pages 2.6 MB

A practical information guide for parents and other adults who are caring for siblings of a child with cancer.

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My child has finished treatment - what happens next?

Booklet 45 pages 8.94 MB

A guide to follow-up and adjusting to normal life for parents and carers whose child or teenager has finished treatment for cancer.

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Children and young people with cancer - A guide for parents

Booklet 47 pages 5.68 MB

This booklet has been written for the parents of children and young people diagnosed with cancer.

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Your guide to dealing with cancer- For young people aged 16-24

Booklet 243 pages 3.65 MB

This booklet offers support and practical advice for young people recently diagnosed with cancer. It covers everything from treatment and hospital stays to relationships, body changes, and where to find help.

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Mouth, head & neck cancers - What you should know

Booklet 10 pages 166.49 KB

This leaflet has facts about mouth, head and neck cancers, signs and symptoms and ways to reduce your risk.

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Cancer and genes factsheet

Booklet 10 pages 218.8 KB

This factsheet is for people who are worried that cancer might run in their family because a number of relatives have had it. It is also for people who are considering genetic testing.

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Lung cancer- Know what to look for

Booklet 1 page 4.11 MB

Know the symptoms of lung cancer, because spotting cancer early is important. An A4 poster to download, share, or print.

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Bowel cancer - What you should know

Booklet 8 pages 120.54 KB

This leaflet gives you facts about bowel cancer, its causes and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and how to reduce your risk. It also has information on bowel screening.

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SunSmart - Outdoor workers

Booklet 8 pages 906.7 KB

A leaflet with skin cancer information and tips on how to protect your skin when you're working outdoors, particularly if you work in construction, landscaping or agriculture.

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Melanoma skin cancer - What you should know

Booklet 10 pages 134.51 KB

This leaflet has facts about melanoma, what signs and symptoms to look out for, how to check yourself, and how to reduce your risk.

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Non-melanoma skin cancer - What you should know

Booklet 10 pages 1003.64 KB

This leaflet explains what to check for when you're looking for changes that could be non-melanoma skin cancer, the most common kind of skin cancer.

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What's in a cigarette?

Booklet 3 pages 414.58 KB

Leaflet on the dangers of smoking and second-hand smoke, and the chemicals found in cigarettes.

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Manual for men- Reduce your risk of cancer

Booklet 44 pages 10.41 MB

This booklet looks at how your lifestyle affects your cancer risk and how to spot cancer early. It includes details on testicular and prostate cancer. It also gives you tips on how to make the best of a visit to your doctor.

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Breast Cancer- What you should know

Booklet 12 pages 602.86 KB

This leaflet has facts about breast cancer, how to check your breasts, signs and symptoms to look out for, and how to reduce your risk.

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Cervical cancer - What you should know

Booklet 10 pages 840.8 KB

This leaflet gives information on what increases your risk of cervical cancer, screening, how to reduce your risk and more.

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Healthy living and cancer - A woman's guide

Booklet 48 pages 2.32 MB

Information on cancer risk factors, ways to reduce your risk and how to spot cancer early.

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Spot cancer early - It could save your life

Booklet 3 pages 708.92 KB

Our Spot Cancer Early leaflet gives you information on some of the key changes to look for when checking your body for change that could be cancer.

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12 ways to reduce your cancer risk

Booklet 4 pages 1.13 MB

There are many things you can do to reduce your cancer risk by making small changes. This leaflet is based on the European Code Against Cancer.

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Life after cancer- A guide to living well

Booklet 65 pages 6.29 MB

This booklet is for people who have finished their cancer treatment. It has information on: follow-up care, side-effects and how to manage them, financial and practical matters, your feelings after treatment and living a healthy lifestyle.

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Activity sheets for children

Booklet 4 pages 639.04 KB

Use these drawing exercises to help children express their feelings and emotions.

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Talking to children about cancer

Booklet 45 pages 7.12 MB

This booklet has been written to help parents, families and carers explain a parent's (or close adult's) cancer diagnosis to children. It also looks at how the diagnosis is likely to affect them.

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A time to care- Caring for someone seriously ill at home

Booklet 27 pages 2.18 MB

Booklet on caring for someone seriously ill at home.

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Your cancer treatment and farm animals

Booklet 2 pages 2.41 MB

This factsheet gives you information about staying safe around farm animals during and after your cancer treatment. Available to download only.

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Your cancer treatment and pets

Booklet 2 pages 1.35 MB

This factsheet gives you information about staying safe around your pets during and after your cancer treatment. Available to download only.

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The emotional effects of cancer

Booklet 57 pages 5.88 MB

This booklet covers how cancer might affect your emotions, what you can do to feel better and where to get professional support.

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Caring for someone with cancer

Booklet 61 pages 8.6 MB

This booklet has lots of information about the medical, practical and emotional care of someone with cancer. It also has information about how to talk to a loved one who has cancer.

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Cancer and complementary therapies

Booklet 25 pages 2.06 MB

This booklet is for cancer patients to help them understand more about chemotherapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapy.

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Understanding sex, sexuality and cancer

Booklet 79 pages 10.89 MB

This booklet covers how to deal with issues around sex and sexuality when you have cancer. It includes information on the sexual side-effects of treatment, the impact of cancer on relationships and when you are LGBTQIA+.

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Diet and cancer

Booklet 55 pages 9.57 MB

Information on eating well when you have cancer and coping with eating difficulties.

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Coping with fatigue

Booklet 45 pages 4.06 MB

Information on the causes of cancer related fatigue and tips to help you manage.

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Breast reconstruction

Booklet 57 pages 6.08 MB

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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Radiotherapy

Booklet 55 pages 6.78 MB

This booklet is to help cancer patients understand more about radiotherapy.

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Cancer and clinical trials

Booklet 12 pages 126.35 KB

This factsheet is to help cancer patients understand more about cancer and clinical trials.

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Chemotherapy and other cancer drugs

Booklet 75 pages 7.95 MB

This booklet is for cancer patients to help them understand more about chemotherapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapy.

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Allogenic stem cell transplants

Booklet 51 pages 4.7 MB

A booklet for patients having an allogeneic (donor) stem cell transplant.

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Autologous stem cell transplants

Booklet 53 pages 6.23 MB

A booklet about stem cell transplants using the patient's own cells.

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Uterine (womb) cancer

Booklet 67 pages 8.08 MB

Information for uterine (womb) cancer patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Thyroid cancer

Booklet 59 pages 6.99 MB

Information for thyroid cancer patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Testicular cancer

Booklet 59 pages 6.73 MB

Information for testicular cancer patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Stomach cancer

Booklet 73 pages 9.13 MB

Information for stomach cancer patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Sarcoma

Booklet 75 pages 11.43 MB

Information for patients diagnosed with sarcoma, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Prostate cancer

Booklet 73 pages 8.55 MB

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Pancreatic cancer

Booklet 73 pages 10.02 MB

Information for pancreatic cancer patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Ovarian cancer

Booklet 65 pages 7.32 MB

Information for ovarian cancer patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Cancer of the oesophagus

Booklet 73 pages 10.12 MB

Information for oesophageal cancer patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Non-melanoma skin cancer

Booklet 19 pages 7.02 MB

This booklet for patients explains in detail what non-melanoma skin cancer is, how it's treated, and what to expect after your treatment.

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Low-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Booklet 65 pages 9.17 MB

Information for low-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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High-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Booklet 63 pages 7.63 MB

Information for high-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs)

Booklet 79 pages 10.73 MB

Information for neuroendocrine (NETs) tumour patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Multiple myeloma

Booklet 73 pages 8.85 MB

Information for myeloma patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Metastatic (secondary) breast cancer

Booklet 79 pages 10.09 MB

Information for metastatic breast cancer patients, including treatment, side-effects, and how to cope.

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Metastatic prostate cancer

Booklet 63 pages 7.43 MB

Information for metastatic prostate cancer patients, including tests, grading, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Melanoma

Booklet 57 pages 6.5 MB

Information for melanoma skin cancer patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

Booklet 63 pages 8.49 MB

Information for myelodysplastic syndrome patients, including treatment, side-effects, and how to cope.

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Lung cancer and mesothelioma

Booklet 77 pages 9.75 MB

Information for lung cancer and mesothelioma patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Primary liver cancer

Booklet 63 pages 8.82 MB

Information for liver cancer patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Kidney cancer

Booklet 57 pages 6.66 MB

Information for kidney cancer patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Hodgkin lymphoma

Booklet 67 pages 9.33 MB

Information for Hodgkin lymphoma patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Head and neck cancers

Booklet 75 pages 10.61 MB

Information for head and neck cancer patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Cancer of unknown primary (CUP)

Booklet 65 pages 8.74 MB

Information for patients diagnosed with cancer of unknown primary (CUP), including tests, treatments and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML)

Booklet 65 pages 8.81 MB

Information for chronic myeloid leukaemia patients, including treatment and tips on living with a blood cancer.

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Chronic lymphocyctic leukaemia (CLL)

Booklet 61 pages 6.74 MB

Information for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia patients, including treatment and tips on living with a blood cancer.

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Cervical cancer

Booklet 73 pages 8.32 MB

Information for cervical cancer patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Breast cancer

Booklet 77 pages 10.98 MB

Information for breast cancer patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Primary brain tumour

Booklet 69 pages 9.72 MB

Information for brain tumour patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Bowel (colorectal) and anal cancer

Booklet 75 pages 8.46 MB

Information for bowel and anal cancer patients, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer

Booklet 59 pages 8.04 MB

Information for patients diagnosed with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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Muscle-invasive and advanced bladder cancer

Booklet 71 pages 9.52 MB

Booklet for patients diagnosed with muscle-invasive or advanced bladder cancer, covering treatments, side-effects and how to cope.

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Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)

Booklet 75 pages 8.94 MB

Information for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia patients, including tests, staging, treatment, side-effects and how to cope.

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Muscle-invasive and advanced bladder cancer booklet

Booklet 136 pages 10.39MB

Booklet for patients diagnosed with muscle-invasive or advanced bladder cancer, covering treatments, side-effects and how to cope.

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Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer booklet

Booklet 12 pages 8.43MB

Information for patients diagnosed with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, including tests, staging, treatment and side-effects, and how to cope.

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