I AM writing to let you know about CancerBACUP's new booklet,The Emotional Effects of Cancer, which may be of use to some of your readers.

Christmas is a time when families and friends get together to enjoy each other's company, but it can also be stressful, particularly for people experiencing a difficult time in their lives.

This can be true of people who have recently been diagnosed with cancer or those who have been living with the disease and are uncertain about what the future holds.

This is where CancerBACUP comes in. The leading national information charity for people affected by cancer has produced this new booklet to help people understand the emotional effects of cancer.

The number to call is 0808 800 1234 and we are open between Christmas and New Year.

JOANNE RULE,

CancerBACUP