This new booklet gives info to children between the ages of 6 to 9 in a comic book format. It tells the story of Sam who develops sarcoma. It shows his diagnosis, treatment, and the other children that he meets in the hospital.

A patient friendly explanation of early bladder cancer that is only in the inner lining of the bladder. Includes: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, grading and staging, treatment and coping practically and emotionally with cancer

A patient friendly explanation of invasive (spread beyond the inner lining) and and advanced (secondary) bladder cancer. Includes: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, grading and staging, treatment and coping practically and emotionally with cancer.

Understanding primary bone cancer gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding secondary cancer in the bone gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding brain tumours gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding breast cancer gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding secondary breast cancer gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the cervix gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

A parent's guide to children's cancers has been produced in conjunction with the Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG). It covers the most common cancer types found in children and discusses diagnosis, treatment, side-effects and daily living.

Understanding cancer of the gullet (oesophagus) gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancers of the head and neck gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding Kaposi's sarcoma gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the kidney gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the large bowel (colon and rectum) gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the larynx gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding acute lymphoblastic leukaemia gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding acute myeloid leukaemia gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding chronic lymphocytic leukaemia gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding chronic myeloid leukaemia gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding secondary cancer in the liver gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding lung cancer gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding Hodgkin lymphoma gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding non-Hodgkin lymphoma gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding early stage melanoma gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding mesothelioma gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding myeloma gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the ovary gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the pancreas gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding advanced (metastatic) prostate cancer gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding early (localised) prostate cancer gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding locally-advanced prostate cancer gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the skin gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding soft tissue sarcomas gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding stomach cancer gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding testicular cancer gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding thyroid cancer gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the vulva gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding cancer of the womb (uterus) gives a patient-friendly explanation of this type of cancer. It covers every stage from symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer. All the relevant treatment options are discussed, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, and it explains clinical trials.

Understanding bowel cancer screening explains why bowel cancer screening is done, the methods used and what happens if an 'abnormal' result is found.

‘Breast radiotherapy’ is for women who are concerned about the possible long-term (delayed) side effects of radiotherapy to the breast. It describes changes to breast and the effects on the bones, lungs and heart. Restricted shoulder movement, brachial plexopathy and lymphoedema in the arm are discussed, and radiation induced second cancers are mentioned.

Understanding breast screening explains why breast screening is done, the methods used and what happens if an 'abnormal' result is found.

Understanding breast reconstruction explains the different methods of reconstruction and the possible benefits and problems a patient might expect.

Understanding cervical screening gives information about the methods used and what happens if an 'abnormal' result is found.

Understanding cancer genetics explains germline and somatic mutations; inheriting risk; genetic counselling and screening; and living with a high risk of cancer in your family.

Understanding cancer research trials explains what clinical trials are and why they are needed. It explains the types of trial, trial design and the risks and benefits of being treated in a trial.

Understanding chemotherapy explains what chemotherapy is and why, when and how it's given. It discusses consent, the benefits and disadvantages, side-effects and practical and emotional issues.

This booklet is for any man having pelvic radiotherapy, no matter which cancer they are being treated for. It covers a whole range of potential issues and effects on sexuality and fertility, bowel and bladder problems, pelvic pain, bone problems and lymphoedema.

This booklet is for any woman having pelvic radiotherapy, no matter which cancer they are being treated for. It covers a whole range of potential issues and effects on sexuality and fertility, bowel and bladder problems, pelvic pain, bone problems and lymphoedema.

Understanding the PSA test explains the causes and symptoms of prostate cancer and the PSA test process. It discusses what happens if prostate cancer is detected and what the treatment options are.

Understanding radiotherapy explains what radiotherapy is, why it's given. It discusses the different types of radiotherapy and the effects it has on different parts of the body. It also covers clinical trials, fertility and emotions.

Understanding risk-reducing breast surgery is for women who have discovered that they have a significantly increased risk of developing breast cancer. It gives information about the surgery, the different types of breast reconstruction and the recovery process. It discusses getting back to normal after the surgery and the possible emotional effects.

Understanding stem cell and bone marrow transplants explains how these processes are used as treatments fro certain types of cancer, lymphomas and leukaemias.

Adjusting to life after cancer treatment discusses how feelings, emotions and relationships may be affected after treatment for cancer has ended. It also discusses coping with the possible physical and financial effects.

Caring for someone with advanced cancer discusses the practical and emotional issues of caring for someone who is seriously ill with advanced cancer.

Coping with advanced cancer aims to help people who have been told their cancer has spread or come back. It outlines common concerns and problems and advises how to cope with them.

Cancer and complementary therapies gives balanced information about complementary and alternative therapies. It also advises patients how to find reputable therapists.

Diet and cancer gives information about eating problems that people with cancer may have. It gives advice on building-up and healthy eating.

Dying with cancer is for those who are likely to die within the next few months. It explains what is likely to happen over that time and discusses practical, emotional and spiritual issues.

The emotional effects of cancer gives advice on how to cope with the emotional, psychological and physical effects of cancer.

Coping with fatigue has been written for people who have fatigue due to cancer or its treatments. It discusses the causes of fatigue and helps to find ways of coping with it.

Coping with hair loss gives information and advice to help patients look after their hair if it becomes thinner or falls out during treatment. It gives advice on how to cope emotionally and how to get, pay for and look after a wig, including specialist advice for people from BME communities. Alternatives such as hats, headscarves and turbans are also discussed.

A joint publication by Cancerbackup and Marie Curie Cancer Care, this booklet provides information for people who would like to be looked after at home during the final stages of their life. The booklet is free to medical professionals while funded stocks last. The maximum amount that can be ordered by any one individual is 10.