Publications

Our publications are free and available as digital downloads or as physical booklets and factsheets.

Front cover of booklet Managing symptoms at home

Managing symptoms at home

This booklet is about ‘palliative care’ - the phase of treatment where cure is no longer possible – and is concerned with managing symptoms and quality of life. It has been written to give you information about commonly occurring symptoms, their causes, available treatments and, most importantly, suggestions for simple things that you can do at home to help your child.

Front cover for factsheet - Oral mercaptopurine for children and young people

Mercaptopurine

Mercaptopurine is a chemotherapy medicine commonly used in the treatment of certain types of cancer and leukaemia. This factsheet provides information on the use of oral mercaptopurine in children and young people with cancer.

Front cover for factsheet - Oral methotrexate for children and young people

Methotrexate

Methotrexate is a chemotherapy medicine commonly used in the treatment of certain types of cancer and leukaemia. This factsheet provides information on the use of oral methotrexate in children and young people with cancer.

Front cover for factsheet - Mouthcare and mucositis

Mouthcare and mucositis

Information for parents, carer and families of a child or young person with cancer. This guide helps to explain how your child’s treatment might affect them and what you should do.

Front cover for storybook 'My brother or sister has cancer'

My brother or sister has cancer

A story book for younger children, 'My brother or sister has cancer' tells the story of a boy and girl whose brother has cancer.

Front cover for factsheet - neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma

This factsheet gives an overview of neuroblastoma, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Front cover for factsheet - Oral chlorambucil for children and young people

Oral chlorambucil for children and young people

Chlorumbacil is a chemotherapy medicine used in the treatment of certain types of cancers. This factsheet provides information on the use of chlorambucil in children and young people with cancer.

Front cover for factsheet - Oral cyclophosphamide for children and young people

Oral cyclophosphamide

Cyclophosphamide is a chemotherapy medicine used in the treatment of certain types of cancers. This factsheet provides information on the use of oral cyclophosphamide in children and young people with cancer.