Cancer treatments and side effects
Collection 9 documents

Cancer treatments and side effects

These booklets 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.
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Allogenic stem cell transplants

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

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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Breast reconstruction

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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Cancer and clinical trials

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

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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Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy

Booklet 55 pages 6.78 MB
This booklet is to help cancer patients understand more about radiotherapy.
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Coping with fatigue

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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Diet and cancer

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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Understanding sex, sexuality and cancer

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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