Cancer patient information leaflets

 

Cancer

This page lists our cancer patient leaflets by title. Use the A-Z below to find the leaflets relevant to you. 

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Most of our cancer-related leaflets are accredited with the Information Standard, which ensures that they are clear, accurate, balanced, evidence-based and up to date. These leaflets have the Information Standard logo on the back.

To view all of Guy's and St Thomas' patient information leaflets, visit the patients and visitors section.

Radiotherapy for gynaecological cancer

Description:
This booklet is about radiotherapy for gynaecological cancer.

Radiotherapy for skin cancer

Description:
This information leaflet is about radiotherapy for skin cancer. If you have any questions, please ask a member of staff caring for you.

Radiotherapy for skin lymphomas

Description:
This information booklet is about radiotherapy for skin lymphomas, including Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (which includes Sezary Syndrome & Mycosis Fungoides).

Radiotherapy planning CT scan with contrast

Description:
To plan your radiotherapy treatment, you will need to have a CT (computerised tomography) scan. A CT scanner uses x-rays to give us detailed images of the inside of your body. The aim of this leaflet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about having a radiotherapy planning CT scan with contrast.

Radiotherapy to the bladder

Description:
This information booklet gives more information on having radiotherapy to the bladder, including planning, treatment and side effects.

Radiotherapy to the bowel, rectum and anus

Description:
Information leaflet about having radiotherapy to the bowel, rectum and anus to treat cancer.

Radiotherapy to the breast and chest wall

Description:
This information booklet is about radiotherapy to the breast and chest wall. If you have any questions, or would like more advice, please ask a member of your treatment team. The team consists of radiographers, doctors and nurses who will help and support you throughout your treatment.

Radiotherapy to the female pelvis - Preparation

Description:
This information leaflet is about how to prepare for radiotherapy to your pelvis. Please follow this information from the day that you agree to have radiotherapy treatment.

Radiotherapy to the head and neck

Description:
This information leaflet is about radiotherapy to the head and neck. If you have any questions, please ask a member of staff caring for you.

Radiotherapy to the prostate

Description:
This leaflet gives detailed information about having radiotherapy to the prostate. It includes the risks, benefits, and what you can expect when you come in for treatment.
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To view all of Guy's and St Thomas' patient information leaflets, visit the patients and visitors section.