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UK Patient Information Guide: Advanced cancer

Book

Life Choices, Life Changes: Develop Your Personal Vision for the Life You Want
Author Dina Glouberman
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Description A discussion about using imagery and visualisation to develop and improve your life, confidence and situation.
ISBN 0-340826-770
Date 2004
The Complete Guide to Relieving Cancer Pain and Suffering
Author Richard B Patt and Susan S Lang
Publisher Oxford University Press (USA)
Description This book helps cancer patients, their carers and families make informed decisions about living with cancer, and the range of treatments available. Although some sections are specific to the US, it is still useful for people in the UK.
ISBN 0-195312-02-3
Date 2006

Booklets and factsheets

Coping with advanced cancer
Author Cancerbackup
Description Booklet
Obtain from Online version available
Order from be.Macmillan or call 0800 500 800.
Emotional support in advanced cancer
Author Macmillan Cancer Support
Description Booklet
Obtain from Order from be.Macmillan or call 0800 500 800.
End of Life - The Facts
Author Cancerbackup & Marie Curie Cancer Care
Description This booklet provides information for people who would like to be looked after at home during the final stages of their life.
Obtain from Online version available at www.mariecurie.org.uk/endoflife

Order from be.Macmillan or call 0800 500 800.
Practical help in advanced cancer
Author Macmillan Cancer Support
Description Booklet
Obtain from Order from be.Macmillan or call 0800 500 800.

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