NCI PDF Library
Booklets, fact sheets, and patient education publications from the National Cancer Institute. Search and filter to find a resource, then read it on cancer.gov or download the official PDF.
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14 resources from the National Cancer Institute
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Chemotherapy and You: Support for People With Cancer
NCI's plain-language guide for people about to receive or currently receiving chemotherapy, covering what to expect and how to manage side effects.
treatmentside effectscopingpatient bookletRelated on Cancer Explained: What Is Chemotherapy?
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Radiation Therapy and You: Support for People With Cancer
NCI's guide for people receiving radiation therapy, including how it works and side effects that depend on the part of the body being treated.
treatmentside effectscopingpatient bookletRelated on Cancer Explained: What Is Radiation Therapy?
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Eating Hints: Before, During, and After Cancer Treatment
NCI's guide to eating well through cancer treatment, covering common eating problems and practical ways to manage them.
nutritionside effectscopingpatient bookletRelated on Cancer Explained: Nutrition During Cancer Treatment
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Pain Control: Support for People With Cancer
NCI's guide to understanding and managing cancer pain, including how to build a pain-control plan with your care team.
painside effectscopingpatient bookletRelated on Cancer Explained: Pain and Cancer
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When Someone You Love Is Being Treated for Cancer
NCI's support guide for caregivers, with practical, coping, and communication tips for helping someone through treatment.
caregiverscopingpatient bookletRelated on Cancer Explained: Caring for Someone with Cancer
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Caring for the Caregiver: Support for Cancer Caregivers
NCI's guide focused on the wellbeing of cancer caregivers — managing stress, emotions, and getting support.
caregiverscopingpatient bookletRelated on Cancer Explained: Caregiver Self-Care
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When Your Parent Has Cancer: A Guide for Teens
NCI's guide for teenagers whose parent has cancer — what to expect, how to cope, and where to find support.
childrenteenscopingpatient bookletRelated on Cancer Explained: Talking to Children About Your Cancer
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Children with Cancer: A Guide for Parents
NCI's guide for parents of a child with cancer, covering diagnosis, treatment, and supporting your child and family.
childrentreatmentcopingpatient bookletRelated on Cancer Explained: Talking to Children About Your Cancer
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Taking Part in Cancer Treatment Research Studies
NCI's plain-language explanation of cancer clinical trials — what they are, how they protect participants, and what taking part involves.
clinical trialstreatmentpatient bookletRelated on Cancer Explained: What Are Clinical Trials?
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Taking Time: Support for People With Cancer
NCI's booklet on the emotions that come with a cancer diagnosis, and ways of coping for patients and those close to them.
copingcaregiverspatient bookletRelated on Cancer Explained: Emotions and Cancer
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Coping with Advanced Cancer: Choices for Care Near the End of Life
NCI's guide for people living with advanced cancer and their families, covering care choices and support.
copingsurvivorshippatient bookletRelated on Cancer Explained: Making Future Plans With Advanced Cancer
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Facing Forward: Life After Cancer Treatment
NCI's guide to the survivorship period after treatment ends — physical, emotional, and practical changes and how to navigate them.
survivorshipcopingpatient bookletRelated on Cancer Explained: Cancer Survivorship and Life After Treatment
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NCI Patient Education Publications (Full Collection)
The National Cancer Institute's complete library of patient education booklets, available to read online or download as PDFs.
patient bookletcoping - Web collectionEnglish
NCI Fact Sheets (Full Collection)
The National Cancer Institute's collection of nearly 60 fact sheets across risk, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and support.
fact sheetpreventionscreeningdiagnosisRelated on Cancer Explained: Cancer Screening: An Overview
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