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Your own doctors, nurses and others in your health care team are the only people who can tell you about your particular cancer and its treatment.
However, if you would like to read some more general information now, you may find these suggestions helpful...
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation website has a range of information and support for people affected by lung cancer. This information is also available in a booklet (free to patients) direct from Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation or from the Macmillan Cancer Information Centre.
- You have just been told you have lung cancer - Short introductory booklet by lung cancer patients and carers. It looks at how you may feel and includes ideas for sources of help and support
- Lung cancer – answering your questions - a more detailed booklet covering the disease, symptoms, tests, treatments and living with lung cancer.
- A practical guide to breathlessness
- Taking a breather - a video that demonstrates practical techniques to help people with lung cancer cope with breathlessness.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support has a range of booklets designed to support people affected by breathlessness. These are available from the Macmillan Cancer Information Centre:
- Managing breathlessness
- Living with breathlessness
- Coping with shortness of breath
British Lung Foundation - Lung cancer
The British Lung Foundation website has information which explains what lung cancer is, what tests may be carried out, and what the treatment options are. This information is also available in a leaflet from the British Lung Foundation.
Cancer Backup - Lung cancer
The Cancerbackup website covers general information on lung cancer, causes and diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, resources and support. This information is also available in a booklet (free to patients) direct from Cancerbackup or from the Macmillan Cancer Information Centre. The Cancer Backup website also has specific information on breathlessness.
CancerHelp - Lung Cancer
Cancer Research UK has a patient information website called CancerHelp, which has information on a wide number of topics associated with lung cancer.
British Thoracic Society
Patient information on lung cancer, tests etc, and links to other websites.
Information on breathlessness and fatigue
Our living with cancer section includes information on breathlessness and fatigue.
You may also like to contact our Macmillan Cancer Information Centre, or click here to visit our useful contacts list for information about organisations, both on and off the Isle of Man.
For more information about the Lung Cancer Fund Isle of Man and its links with the UK Roy Casle Lung Cancer Fund, click here.
