Other publications

Below is a list of useful publications and a brief summary of their contents. All of these publications are available to order online via our online order form, or by calling our Child Cancer Helpline on 0800 197 0068.

Children’s Cancers, a Parent’s Guide
A guide to help parents understand about childhood cancer, its treatments and likely effects on the family. Produced by Cancerbackup.

Brothers & Sisters
A guide for parents of children and young people with cancer Briefly describes the impact having a brother or sister with cancer may have on a child and suggests ways to obtain further support and information. Produced by UKCCSG.

Helping Your Child to Eat
Guide to helping children eat healthily – particularly important when a child is on treatment. Produced by the Royal Marsden NHS Trust with support from The Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fund Project.

As Big as it Gets
Advice and information for parents of a seriously or terminally ill child.  Focuses on the practical and emotional impact this will have on family life.  Produced by Winston’s Wish Foundation.

Joe has Leukaemia
Storybook about a little boy called Joe and how having Leukaemia affects his life.  Describes in simple terms how the illness occurs, how it is treated, and the physical, practical and emotional effects it is likely to have on the sick child, their siblings and friends. Ideal for parents to read with children.

Lucy has a Tumour
Storybook about a little girl called Lucy and how having cancer affects her life.  Describes in simple terms how the illness occurs, how it is treated, and the physical, practical and emotional effects it is likely to have on the sick child, their siblings and friends. Ideal for parents to read with children.

Mary has a Brain Tumour
Storybook about a little girl called Mary and how having a brain tumour affects her life.  Describes in simple terms how the illness occurs, how it is treated, and the physical, practical and emotional effects it is likely to have on the sick child, their siblings and friends. Ideal for parents to read with children.

My Brother has Cancer
Storybook about a girl and boy whose little brother has cancer. Explains in simple terms the practical and emotional impact it is likely to have on their lives and contains a series of questions to encourage them to reflect on their thoughts and feelings. Ideal for parents to read with children. Produced by UKCCSG.

Jack’s Diary
Storybook about a little boy called Jack who has Leukaemia. In the style of a diary, it describes in simple terms the affect it has on his life. Produced by the Leukaemia Research Fund.

Fighting The Big ‘C’
A guide to help young people and their families to understand cancer and its treatments

Young Adults with Blood Cancer – What do I need to know?
Information about blood cancers for young adults. Describes what blood cancer is and its likely treatments and side effects.  Also contains chapters on how to tell family and friends, lifestyle and follow-up.  Produced by the Leukaemia Research Fund.

When Your Brother of Sister Gets Cancer
Describes what cancer is and how their brother or sister will be treated for it.  Focuses on the practical and emotional effects it is likely to have on their lives and includes sections on coping with school, feeling left out and coping with worry.  Produced by UKCCSG.

Cancer… What’s the Score?
Information for young people recently diagnosed with cancer.   As well as covering the effects cancer may have on the body and what treatment will be like, it also covers ‘embarrassing’ topics such as how cancer will affect relationships, sex and fertility.  top of page

Grandparents

A guide for grandparents of children and young people with cancer. Provides information and addresses some of the questions grandparents are likely to have.  Suggests ways for grandparents to help their son / daughter and grandchildren, and obtain the support they need themselves.  Produced by UKCCSG.

Welcome Back!

For teachers supporting children returning to school after cancer treatment.  Improves understanding about childhood cancer, its treatments and the problems it may cause children and young people at school, as well as their parents, siblings and classmates.  Offers practical suggestions for combating issues that may arise. Produced by Cancer Research UK.

Children with a Brain Tumour in the Classroom

Information for teachers about brain tumours.  Describes how a brain tumour is likely to affect a child’s behaviour and learning and offers practical ideas for supporting the child while at school. Also suggests ways to aid communication between parents and teachers. Produced by Cancer Research UK.

How to Help Brothers and Sisters

Leaflet designed to help any adult who comes into contact with the brothers and sisters of children with cancer. Describes specific emotional problems it is likely cause and offers suggestions for how to deal with them in a supportive and helpful way.  Produced by UKCCSG.

Leukaemia and Related Diseases

General information about the different types of blood cancers, how they are diagnosed and their main forms of treatment. Some of the language is quite technical - a list of terminology is included. Produced by the Leukaemia Research Fund.

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

General information about Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and how it is diagnosed, treated and followed up.  Uses medical terminology.  Produced by the Leukaemia Research Foundation.

Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL)

General information about ALL and how it is diagnosed, treated and followed up, as well as advice to help families cope. Uses medical terminology.  Produced by the Leukaemia Research Fund.

Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL)

General information about Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and how it is diagnosed, treated and followed up. Uses medical terminology. Produced by the Leukaemia Research Fund.

Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)

General information about AML and how it is diagnosed, treated and followed up.  Uses medical terminology.  Produced by the Leukaemia Research Fund.