Collection: For health professionals

Print off and use this record card to help you manage your pain medicines.

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.

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. 

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.

This fact sheet is for anyone having tests for pancreatic cancer. It explains the different tests used, and what the test results mean.

This fact sheet is for people who are having surgery to remove pancreatic cancer. It explains the different types of surgery and what to expect. This fact sheet can be included in the newly diagnosed pack.

This fact sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having chemotherapy. It explains how chemotherapy is given, the different drugs used, and how to look after yourself during chemotherapy. This fact sheet can be included in the newly diagnosed pack.

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. 

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.

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.

This information sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having gemcitabine chemotherapy. It explains how gemcitabine is given and the side effects.

This information sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy. It explains how FOLFIRINOX is given and the side effects.

This information sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having capecitabine chemotherapy. It explains how capecitabine is given and the side effects.

This information sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having fluorouracil  chemotherapy. It explains how fluorouracil  is given and the side effects.

This information sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having oxaliplatin chemotherapy. It explains how oxaliplatin  is given and the side effects.

This information sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having Abraxane chemotherapy. It explains how Abraxane is given and the side effects.