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UK Patient Information Guide: Bladder cancer

This section lists information resources available in the UK for cancer patients and their families. For resources giving general information on cancer, its treatments and effects, please use the links in the right hand menu.

Books

100 Questions and Answers About Bladder Cancer
Author Pamela Ellsworth, Brett Carswell
Publisher Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Description Gives answers to the most common questions asked by people with bladder cancer, and by their friends and relatives. It provides information about treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, sources of support and more. American book, but still useful to someone in the UK.
ISBN 0763732532
Date 2004

Booklets and factsheets

Bladder cancer
Author Royal Marsden NHS Trust
Description Booklet
Obtain from

Online at: www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/RMH/cancer/learnaboutcancer/bladdercancer

Colostomy Association booklets
Author Colostomy Association
Description Publishes a variety of free literature with useful and practical advice.
Obtain from Colostomy Association, 15 Station Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 1LG. Tel: 0118 9391537 Email: cass@colostomyassociation.org.uk
URL http://www.colostomyassociation.org.uk
Understanding early (superficial) bladder cancer
Author Cancerbackup
Description Booklet
Obtain from Online version available
Order from Cancerbackup
Understanding invasive and advanced bladder cancer
Author Cancerbackup
Description Booklet
Obtain from Online version available
Order from Cancerbackup
Understanding urostomy - a guide for new patients
Author Conavatec Ltd
Description Booklet
Obtain from Tel: 0800 282254
URL http://www.convatec.com

Multimedia

Understanding early (superficial) bladder cancer
Author Cancerbackup
Description Audiotape
Obtain from Order from Cancerbackup

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