Collection: For health professionals
All our information is available free of charge.
Please choose the publications you would like below, and follow our check-out system. You can choose the quantity of publications you need, and click 'Add to basket'. We do not deliver information outside of the UK, but all publications are available to download.
You can also email us at publications@pancreaticcancer.org.uk
We can provide our information in large print, audio and braille formats if your patients require this. Read about our accessible information.
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Support for people affected by pancreatic cancer: a leaflet about our services
This credit card sized fold-out leaflet explains the different ways we can support people affected by pancreatic cancer, including our Support Line, information, online forum and support sessions. This Z-card is included in the newly diagnosed pack.
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Diet and pancreatic cancer booklet
This booklet explains how pancreatic cancer can cause problems with diet, eating and nutrition. It includes information on how to manage these problems, including how to take pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. This booklet is included in the newly diagnosed pack.
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How to manage problems with digestion using pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT)
This fact sheet explains how capsules called Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT) can replace the enzyme your pancreas normally makes. PERT can help you digest your food and manage symptoms like weight loss, diarrhoea, tummy pain, bloating, wind, and indigestion. It can make a big difference to how you feel. Common brands include Creon, Pancrease, Nutrizym and Pancrex. -
Do you have problems digesting your food? Z-card
This credit card sized fold-out leaflet explains the symptoms you might get if you have problems digesting your food. These include weight loss, runny poo, tummy pain and bloating. The leaflet explains how to get help if you have these symptoms, and how they can be managed with capsules. -
Food and enzymes diary
You can use this diary to record what you have eaten, the pancreatic enzymes (pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy) you took, and any changes to your digestive symptoms. You might find this particularly useful when you first start taking pancreatic enzymes, to help you work out how many you need to take with different foods. -
Caring for someone with pancreatic cancer: information for families and carers
This booklet is for family members of someone with pancreatic cancer. It includes information on managing symptoms and side effects, and accessing the right care and support. This booklet can be included in the newly diagnosed pack.
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Fatigue and pancreatic cancer
This booklet is for people who have fatigue. It explains what fatigue is, what causes it, how it can be managed – including things you can do yourself, and the support available.
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Diary for managing fatigue
This diary can help you monitor and manage fatigue. Download and print it, or fill it out and save on your computer.
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Pain and pancreatic cancer booklet
This booklet explains what causes pancreatic cancer pain, the different types of pain, and how it is managed.
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Pain medicines record card
Print off and use this record card to help you manage your pain medicines.
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Pancreatic cancer and end of life care: Information for people in the last months, weeks and days of life
This booklet is for people with pancreatic cancer and their family who want to know more about what may happen in the last few months of life. It includes information about the symptoms people may get and how to manage these, accessing care and support, dealing with the emotional impact of dying and specific information for family members.
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Diabetes if you have pancreatic cancer fact sheet
This fact sheet is for anyone with pancreatic cancer who has diabetes. It explains what diabetes is, why people with pancreatic cancer may have diabetes, and how it is managed.
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Diary for monitoring your diabetes
If you have pancreatic cancer and diabetes, it can be tricky to deal with symptoms and to work out what is causing them. You can use this diary to keep a record to help you and your diabetes team monitor your diabetes.
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Stents to treat jaundice caused by a blocked bile duct fact sheet
This fact sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having a stent put in to treat jaundice caused by a blocked bile duct. Families may also find it helpful. It explains what stents are, when they are used, how they are put in and possible problems. There is also information about the support available for you.
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Stents for a blocked duodenum fact sheet
This fact sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having a stent put in to treat a blocked duodenum. Families may also find it helpful. It explains what stents are, when they are used, how they are put in, possible problems and managing your diet with a stent. There is also information about the support available for you.
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Bypass surgery if you have pancreatic cancer fact sheet
This fact sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having bypass surgery to treat pancreatic cancer symptoms. Families may also find it helpful. It explains what bypass surgery is, when it is used, the advantages and disadvantages, and what it involves. There is also information about the support available for you.
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