Understanding Cancer books

Understanding Cancer is a series of more than 60 resources for people with cancer, their families and friends. The series includes easy-to-read information about specific types of cancer, treatments, and emotional and practical issues. There are also audio-visual materials that can be downloaded or streamed online.

Click on a category below to access information online or download booklets and information sheets (EPUB or PDF format).

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Prevention and general information

Ebooks

Cancer Council NSW has also developed workplace fact sheets which provide information about cancer, treatment and side effects, and outline practical suggestions for workplaces.

Click here for more information and to access the fact sheets.

COVID-19 and cancer: What's your experience?

We are conducting a study about the impact of COVID-19 on people affected by cancer and healthcare workers in Australia.

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