Type of Cancer:
Patient Information Series
The LJMC publishes a wide range of leaflets on many aspects of cancer and its treatments.
The Patient Information Series is available in A5 booklet format from healthcare teams and from the LJMC.
Printable versions of some publications are available below.
Please select the most appropriate format for your printer:
- single-sided
- double-sided - suitable for printers with a booklet/duplex unit
Leaflets will open in PDF format.
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| 1 | Radiotherapy at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre | 06/10 (10/11) |  |
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| 2 | Chemotherapy at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre | 04/11 (10/11) | |
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| 4 | A Guide to services for patients on Ward 10, Ward 11 and Marie Curie Ward at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre | 04/11 (06/11) | |
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| 7 | Syringe Drivers | 02/07 | |
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| 8 | Bone Marrow Test | 03/11 | |
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| 10 | Radiotherapy to the Breast at MVCC | 09/11 | |
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| 10a | Physiotherapy following Breast Surgery and/or Reconstruction
This leaflet should only be given to patients by a physiotherapist |
09/09 | |
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| 11 | Skin Care following Radiotherapy | 05/10 | |
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| 12 | Radiotherapy to the Abdomen and/or pelvis | 08/10 | |
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| 13 | Radiotherapy to the Head, Neck, Mouth & Throat | 07/10 | |
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| 14 | Radioiodine Therapy for Thyrotoxicosis | 09/08 | |
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| 15 | Radioiodine Treatment for Thyroid Cancer | 07/07 | |
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| 18 | Ear Acupuncture at MVCC | 07/07 | |
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| 22 | Neutropenia | 06/07 (08/07) | |
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| 23b | Brachytherapy for Cancer of the Cervix and Uterus at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (Intravaginal) | 04/08 | |
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| 23e | Rectal Brachytherapy at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre | 04/08 | |
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| 24 | Chemoradiotherapy to the Head, Neck, Mouth & Throat | 04/10 | |
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| 25 | Short Course of Radiotherapy to the Head, Neck, Mouth & Throat | 10/06 | |
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| 28 | Clinical Trials | 01/08 | |
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| 42 | An Introduction to the Chemotherapy Suite at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre | 11/11 | |
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| 47 | Physiotherapy Advice and Exercises from four weeks after Neck Dissection Surgery
This leaflet should only be given to patients by a physiotherapist |
05/09 | |
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| 47a | Exercises for Patients with Altered Nerve Function to the Shoulder following Neck Dissection and/or Radiotherapy Treatment | 05/09 | |
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| 50 | Prostate Brachytherapy using Temporary Implants | 03/11 | |
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| 51 | Prostate Brachytherapy using Permanent Implants | 03/11 | |
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| 51a | What to Expect after Iodine Seed Brachytherapy Implants | 03/11 | |
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| 52 | How Did you Feel During your Chemotherapy? | 08/07 | |
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| 58 | Strontium Therapy | 08/07 | |
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| 61 | Glossectomy: Information for people undergoing an operation to the tongue | 05/09 | |
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| 62 | Mandibulectomy: Information for people undergoing an operation to the lower jaw | 06/06 | |
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| 63 | Maxillectomy: Information for people undergoing an operation to the upper jaw | 06/06 | |
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| 69 | Interstitial Brachytherapy | 09/10 | |
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| 70 | Art Psychotherapy at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre | 10/11 | |
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| 71 | A Patient’s Guide to the Head and Neck Aftercare Service at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre | 04/10 | |
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| 72 | CyberKnife Treatment at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre | 08/10 (02/11) | |
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Last updated: 3 February, 2012
Note to healthcare professionals:
Please do not save copies of these leaflets to your computer.
They are updated regularly and it is important to download titles from this site each time you need them to ensure you always have the latest version.
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