The information in this section is based on the Cancerbackup booklet, Controlling the symptoms of cancer.
This booklet has been written in accordance with the following sources and guidelines:
- Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine. Doyle et al. Oxford Press. 3rd edition.
- Symptom Management in Advanced Cancer. Twycross and Wilcock. Radcliffe Medical Press. 3rd edition.
- Cancer Symptoms and Management. Yarbro, Fosse and Goodman. James and Bartlett. 3rd edition.
- www.cks.library.nhs.uk/clinical_knowledge/clinical_topics/by_clinical_specialty/palliative_care
Guidelines are constantly being updated and those noted above may have been revised since this booklet was produced. You can access up-to-date guidelines in the health professional section.