Cancer Resources

NHS

Cancer information and support services. www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-services/Cancer-information-and-support/LocationSearch/320

Cancer Overview: www.nhs.uk/conditions/cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support provides medical, practical, emotional and financial support. This is for patients, their carers, friends and family.

www.macmillan.org.uk

Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK provides information to anyone affected or concerned about cancer.

www.cancerresearchuk.org

Teenage Cancer Trust

Care and support for every young person facing cancer.

www.teenagecancertrust.org

Young Lives vs Cancer

Young Lives vs Cancer provide clinical, practical and emotional support. They provide this to children and young people, and their families.

www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk

Specific Conditions

Blood Cancer UK

Blood Cancer UK aims to help those affected by leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS and MPNs.

www.bloodcancer.org.uk

Bone Cancer Research Trust

Bone Cancer Research Trust is a network for people affected by primary bone cancer.

www.bcrt.org.uk

Bowel Cancer UK

Bowel Cancer UK offer information on bowel health and screening. Plus a range of free resources and information on how to live with bowel cancer.

www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk

Brainstrust

Brainstrust is a UK based brain tumour support charity. They provide personal 24/7 support from the point of diagnosis onwards. Their website contains information about the types of tumour, symptoms, plus treatment options.

www.brainstrust.org.uk

Brain Tumour Charity

The Brain Tumour Charity offers information and support to anyone affected by a brain tumour. They offer a support line, support groups, online one-to-one support and fact sheets.

www.thebraintumourcharity.org

Brain Tumour Support

Brain Tumour Support provides support for anyone with any type of brain tumour. From diagnosis and for as long as support is needed. There is national support and a network of regional support groups.

www.braintumoursupport.co.uk

Breast Cancer Now

Breast Cancer Now provides information on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and treatment.

www.breastcancernow.org

CoppaFeel!

CoppaFeel! focuses on promoting early detection of breast cancer. They encourage people under 35 to check their breasts on a regular basis. Their website tells you what to look out for, and offers a free reminder service by text, email or app.

www.coppafeel.org

Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust

Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust offer a range of information. They provide support to patients and families affected by cervical cancer and cervical cell changes.

www.jostrust.org.uk

Kidney Cancer UK

Information and by supporting research into the causes, prevention and treatment of the disease.

www.kcuk.org.uk

Leukaemia Care

Leukaemia Care provides information, advice and support to anyone affected by blood cancer.

www.leukaemiacare.org.uk

Lung Cancer & Mesothelioma

Asthma + Lung UK provide information and support for anyone affected by:

Lung cancer: www.blf.org.uk/support-for-you/lung-cancer

Mesothelioma: www.blf.org.uk/support-for-you/mesothelioma

Lymphoma Action

Lymphoma Action provides information on the types of lymphoma, treatment and support. This is for those living with the condition, and their families.

www.lymphoma-action.org.uk

Melanoma UK

Melanoma UK is a patient support group. Dedicated to helping skin cancer patients, their families and carers during all stages.

www.melanomauk.org.uk

The Mouth Cancer Foundation

The Mouth Cancer Foundation provide counselling and support for patients, families and carers.

www.mouthcancerfoundation.org

Myeloma UK

Myeloma UK provide information about myeloma and its treatments. Providing practical advice and emotional support.

www.myeloma.org.uk

Target Ovarian Cancer

Target Ovarian Cancer offers range of information and support. This includes symptoms, new diagnosis and choices, and living with and beyond ovarian cancer.

www.targetovariancancer.org.uk