An easy to carry A5 file is given to the patient to take home. It is designed to carry A4 paper folded in half.  Specific written information can be updated at any stage in the patient’s management depending on individual sides effects and needs. Sheets can be downloaded free from Cancernet.co.uk. The GP/surgeon has the opportunity of accessing the same information as the web addresses for each sheet given to the patient is included in the standard letter.  

Further information: Your doctors and specialist  nurses are in an ideal position to give information relevant to your situation. Macmillan has a help line and a prize winning video available in English UK ethnic languages explaining Radiotherapy & Chemotherapy. Cancernet.co.uk is a complete cancer information resource written by an experienced team of doctors, health professionals and patients. It will help you make informed decisions and guide you through the cancer journey including information about: Optimum treatment of specific cancers:  e.g.Breast | Prostate | Bowel.   Common treatments:  Chemotherapy | Radiotherapy | Hormones | Biological agents | Complementary.  Lifestyle and cancer: Books based on the facts | Exercise | Diet | Smoking | Sunbathing | Alcohol. Tip to help with the symptoms of cancer and side effects of treatments. Financial issues: Traveling and cancer | Travel insurance | Links to support groups | Books | Videos | Glossary | About us | Disclaimer | Tests for cancer | Clinical trials | What is cancer | How to avoid cancer