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Accessing
reliable information is made simpler for health professionals and cancer
patients using the very latest Directory of information materials for
people with cancer. The 6th edition of the free directory is
launched today by Macmillan Cancer Relief.
Designed
for both those who work in the information field and people affected by
cancer, it provides good quality, comprehensive and appropriate cancer
information on treatment and living with different types of cancer.
"High
quality information is essential if people affected by cancer are to
have choices about their lives and care. Receiving a cancer diagnosis
can be very daunting for both the patient and those close to them, so
having access to reliable information makes a real difference,"
says Ruth Carlyle, Cancer Information Strategy Manager for Macmillan
Cancer Relief.
"There
are thousands of
UK
leaflets
on cancer and over 18 million websites internationally which can make it
very difficult to access the right materials and information. To have a
single source of reference for quality-appraised resources is
invaluable." she continued.
The
directory includes over 740 booklets and leaflets, plus an extended book
and international websites section. The directory was developed in
partnership with the former Centre for Health Information Quality.
Information
from the directory can be sourced using the online search facility at www.macmillan.org.uk/cancerpublications.
A limited number of copies are available from telephone: 01344 350 310.
Notes:
A
directory of information materials for people with cancer 2005/2006,
6th edition, is published by Macmillan Cancer Relief. ISBN
1-904918-07-7
About
Macmillan Cancer Relief
Macmillan
Cancer Relief provides the expert care and emotional support that makes
a real difference to people living with cancer. We offer a range of
innovative cancer services and are at the heart of improving cancer care
throughout the
UK
.
For
cancer information and support, contact the Macmillan CancerLine (Monday
– Friday,
9.00am –
6.00pm
) by freephone: 0808 808 2020, textphone: 0808 808 0121 or email: cancerline@macmillan.org.uk;
or log on to www.macmillan.org.uk.
We
are campaigning to get a better financial deal for people dealing with
cancer. Visit http://www.macmillan.org.uk/abetterdeal
or call 0800 500 800 for more information about our Better Deal
campaign.
(22/2/06)
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