Booklets and leaflets for kids, teens & young adults
The following booklets are aimed specifically at children and young people with cancer and there are also booklets for brothers and sisters of children with cancer. In addition to the booklets below there are many other CCLG publications available which may be useful - check all publications for the full list.
 Contact magazine
For families of children and young people with cancer Contact is a free, quarterly magazine for families of children and young people with cancer and for anyone with an interest in childhood cancer. It provides reliable up to date information on childhood cancer, treatment and research as well as stories from patients and families relating their own experiences. |
  A Guide to Clinical Trials
For parents and young people This booklet is designed to help parents and young people understand more about clinical trials and answer some of the many questions that people have about entry on to clinical trials. Published June 2008 |
 After Cure
For young people who have survived cancer After Cure is aimed at young people aged 16+ who have survived cancer. The booklet covers a variety of topics such as follow up and future care, education, jobs, disability issues, life insurance, mortgages, fertility, travel, information about survivor groups and useful links. The booklet and factsheets can be found on www.aftercure.org. |
 Ben’s Bone Marrow Transplant
For children A colourful and beautifully illustrated booklet aimed at young children preparing for a bone marrow transplant. It follows the story of Ben, from his initial visit to the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit through treatment, managing side effects, exploring emotions and what happens after discharge from hospital. Published October 2005. Reprinted July 2009. |
  Biological Studies and Tumour Banking
For parents and young adults Frequently asked questions for parents and young adults on all aspects of tumour banking and biological studies. Published January 2007 |
 End of Treatment...what happens next?
For young people This booklet aimed at 10-16 year olds aims to help answer the many questions and concerns that arise when young people finish their treatment for cancer. Published July 2007, reprinted May 2009. |
 Jess’s Bone Marrow Donation
A children’s guide to Bone Marrow Donation A colourful and beautifully illustrated booklet aimed at young children preparing to donate bone marrow for a relative. Published March 2009. |
 My Brother has Cancer
For children This is a story about a brother and sister of a child with cancer and how they cope with the illness and the changes it brings. It is aimed at brothers and sisters up to 9 years old. |
 Ruby’s Stem Cell Journey
For children A colourful and beautifully illustrated booklet aimed at young children preparing for a stem harvest and transplant. It follows the story of Ruby, explaining in simple terms what its like to have stem cells harvested and how they are given back. Published December 2009. |
 Stem Cell Transplant. A guide to stem cell transplantation for teenagers and young adults
For teenagers and young adults A colourful and beautifully illustrated booklet aimed at teenagers and young adults preparing for a stem cell transplant. Published May 2008. |
 What’s the point of coming to clinic?
For children This booklet for children explains the purpose behind attending follow up clinic, the tests that are performed there and promotes the need to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Published November 2006. |
 When your Brother or Sister gets Cancer
Brothers and Sisters This booklet provides facts about the disease and its treatment and is aimed at 9-16 year old brothers and sisters. It contains photos and quotes from brothers and sisters about their experiences. Published May 2004. Reprinted March 2009. |
 Will and Sophie have Radiotherapy
A children's guide to radiotherapy A colourful booklet for children following the story of Will who has radiotherapy to his brain and Sophie who has radiotherapy to her tummy. Published February 2010 |