Cancer treatment and side-effect resources
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These booklets and factsheets are written for cancer patients and their loved ones. They include information on cancer treatments, side-effects and how to cope. If you have any questions, call our Support Line on Freephone 1800 200 700 or visit a Daffodil Centre to speak to a cancer nurse.
Cancer treatment resources
![Understanding Chemotherapy and other cancer drugs booklet](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2019-11/chemotherapy_other_drugs_2019_web.jpg?h=af0fce98&itok=Wer8AXhB)
Understanding Chemotherapy and other cancer drugs booklet
This booklet is for cancer patients to help them understand more about chemotherapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapy.
pdf
8.34MB
![Understanding radiotherapy book cover 2022](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2022-08/Radiotherapy%20cover%20%282%29.png?h=aaad9b0a&itok=wDXMdgcF)
Understanding radiotherapy booklet
This booklet is to help cancer patients understand more about radiotherapy
pdf
7.11MB
![Cover of the cancer and clinical trials factsheet](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2024-04/Clinical%20trials%20factsheet.png?h=5833aa8a&itok=8TMCcPWj)
Cancer and clinical trials factsheet
This factsheet is to help cancer patients understand more about cancer and clinical trials.
pdf
129.38KB
![Understanding Autologous Stem Cell Transplants booklet](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2019-11/autologous_stem_cell_transplants_2018_web.jpg?h=c5655b5e&itok=-eF_8_qx)
Understanding Autologous Stem Cell Transplants booklet
A booklet about stem cell transplants using the patient's own cells.
pdf
2.83MB
![Allogeneic stem cell transplant booklet cover](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2021-02/Allogeneic%20stem%20cell%20transplant%20cover%20%282%29.png?h=5bcfa47b&itok=k7-ry79u)
Understanding allogeneic stem cell transplants
A booklet for patients having an allogeneic (donor) stem cell transplant
pdf
4.93MB
Side-effects resources
![Coping with fatigue booklet](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2020-12/Fatigue%20cover%20%282%29.jpg?h=eda2ea58&itok=fsGFSHXQ)
Coping with fatigue
Booklet with information on why fatigue happens during and after cancer treatment and tips on how to cope with fatigue.
pdf
4.41MB
![Cover of the Irish Cancer Society diet and cancer booklet](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2024-02/Diet.png?h=8e4bc8be&itok=aAVej_Yz)
Diet and cancer
Information on eating well when you have cancer and coping with eating difficulties.
pdf
7.97MB
![Understanding Cancer and Complementary Therapies booklet](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2019-11/complementary_therapies_2018_web.jpg?h=8fb381d4&itok=MlN-cQzk)
Understanding Cancer and Complementary Therapies booklet
This booklet has been written to help you understand more about complementary and alternative therapies.It is designed for people with a cancer diagnosis.
pdf
2.16MB
![Understanding Breast Reconstruction booklet](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2020-11/breastreconstruction.png?h=af0e497f&itok=5xvsrMFs)
Breast reconstruction booklet
This booklet has been written to help you learn more about breast reconstruction. It is aimed at people who have breast cancer and are considering breast reconstruction surgery.
pdf
6.37MB
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For more information
Phone
1800 200 700