Easy read cancer information

Our easy read booklets use simple language and pictures to tell you about cancer. They can be useful if you want information that is easier to understand.
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What is easy read?

We have a range of easy read booklets. These use simple language and pictures.

They can be useful if you want information that is easier to understand.

The booklets are about lots of different topics.

We have worked with an organisation called CHANGE to make these booklets. They are co-created with people with learning disabilities. You can find out more about our partnership with CHANGE below.

Recommended booklets

These booklets are about topics that might concern you the most when you are first diagnosed with cancer.

Click the links to view the booklet online or order a free copy.

Staying healthy

These booklets are about living a healthy life. You can learn about things to do to help stay healthy.

Click the links to view the booklet online or order a free copy.

If you are worried about cancer

These booklets are about what to do if you are worried that you have cancer. You can learn about the signs and symptoms of cancer and tests you might have.

Click the links to view the booklet online or order a free copy.

Cancer types

About life with cancer

These booklets are about things in your life that might change when you have cancer. You can learn about treatment for cancer, money, and your feelings and relationships.

Click the links to view the booklet online or order a free copy.

About cancer

These booklets are about cancer and getting the support you need.

Click the links to view the booklet online or order a free copy.

Dealing with the end of life

These booklets are about what to expect if you or someone you love is dying from cancer. 

You can learn about how you might feel and what might happen if you are dying.

Click the links to view the booklet online or order a free copy.

Our partnership with CHANGE

CHANGE logo

CHANGE is a learning disability rights charity and accessible information expert.

We have worked with CHANGE to create these easy read booklets. They use simple words and pictures to make the information easy to understand.

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Trusted Information Creator - Patient Information Forum

Our cancer information meets the PIF TICK quality mark.

This means it is easy to use, up-to-date and based on the latest evidence. Learn more about how we produce our information.

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