Patient booklets & factsheets

The Information Standard

We publish a wide range of useful patient information, covering all aspects of bowel cancer. Our booklets and factsheets are used by most hospitals and given to patients when they are newly-diagnosed or at certain points throughout the course of their treatment.You can download our booklets and factsheets below or enter quantities in the boxes if you would like us to send hard copies to you. All materials are supplied free of charge.

Please note that the maximum order size is 20 patient booklets per title and 50 awareness leaflets per title. However, if you are an organisation requiring a larger quantity and have a budget to cover postage please email us your order.

 

Booklets
Bowel Cancer Surgery: Your Operation: Clear information on the different forms of surgery available to bowel cancer patients, plus useful tips on preparing for hospital and returning home.
copies
  Beyond Bowel Cancer: Living Well: Advice patients need to become an expert in their own recovery pathway, including worries about the cancer coming back, care pathways, emotions after treatment ends, fatigue, lifestyle choices, body image, changes in bowel habit, intimate relations and patient stories.    
copies
Bowel Cancer Treatment: Your Pathway: An in-depth booklet for patients embarking on the treatment journey, including information on surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy drugs, as well as patient case studies.
copies
Advanced Bowel Cancer: Liver Treatment: A detailed guide for bowel cancer patients who have secondary cancer in the liver. It covers the tests you may undergo; treatment options including new techniques; clinical trials.
copies
Living with Bowel Cancer: Eating Well: Dietary advice specifically for bowel cancer patients following treatment or surgery.
copies
Patient Support: Our Services: A revised version of our booklet introducing the work of our Patient Voices group
copies
Factsheets
About bowel cancer - translated

Website copyright 2010 © Beating Bowel Cancer

Registered Charity Number 1063614. Harlequin House, 7 High Street, Teddington, TW11 8EE

This page last reviewed: 09/02/2012

Web agency: pedalo