The following are available at a small cost from:
http://www.fairadvice.org.uk/fmindex.htm
Living with cancer. 1: What is cancer?
2004. 16pp. Keep yourself healthy series. £1.
This illustrated booklet is aimed at people with learning difficulties. It explains what cancer is, when to go to the doctor, and what will happen at each stage of the process, including the tests that might be needed in hospital, the test results, and what happens if cancer is diagnosed. It briefly mentions treatment options. Concludes with a list of tips on keeping healthy. Also available with an accompanying read-along audio CD for £2.50.
Living with cancer. 2: Someone I know has cancer. What does it mean for me?
2005. 12pp. Keep yourself healthy series. £1.
This illustrated booklet for people with learning difficulties describes what might happen if a relative, friend or carer is diagnosed with cancer. It looks at feelings, going to the hospital, treatments, and how to help. Also available with an accompanying read-along audio CD for £2.50.
Living with cancer. 3: Colorectal (bowel) cancer
2006. 14pp. Keep yourself healthy series. £1.
This illustrated booklet is for people with learning difficulties. It outlines the purpose of the bowel, what might cause bowel cancer, the changes to look out for, having a check-up at the doctor’s, tests at the hospital, and how to keep the bowel healthy. Also available with an accompanying read-along audio CD for £2.50.
Living with cancer. 4: Skin cancer
2007. 12pp. Keep yourself healthy. £1.
This illustrated booklet has been produced for people with learning difficulties. It describes some things that may cause skin cancer, the changes to look out for, having a check-up at the doctor’s, and how to reduce the risk of skin cancer. Briefly mentions the treatment options. Also available with an accompanying read-along audio CD for £2.50.
Living with cancer. 5: Breast cancer
2007. 16pp. Keep yourself healthy series. £1.
This booklet is for people with learning difficulties. Using illustrations and simple language, it describes how to check the breasts, what to look out for, the tests that may be carried out by the doctor, treatments, and going home after an operation. It also has guidance on staying healthy. Also available with an accompanying read-along audio CD for £2.50.
