Information and Support - Cancer
If you, or someone you know, have been affected by cancer, the following organisations may be able to help.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support provides medical, practical, emotional and financial support to cancer patients, their carers, friends and family.
Phone: 0808 808 0000
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK provides easy to understand information to anyone affected or concerned about cancer.
Phone: 0808 800 4040 (weekdays 9am-5pm)
Cancer Support Scotland
Cancer Support Scotland provides emotional and practical support on a one-to-one basis and through community-based groups to anyone affected by cancer.
Phone: 0800 652 4531
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland provide a range of free one-to-one and group support services for those living with cancer in Northern Ireland.
Phone: 0800 783 3339
Tenovus Cancer Care
Tenovus Cancer Care offers support, advice and treatment to cancer patients and their loved ones in Wales.
Phone: 0808 808 1010
Young Lives vs Cancer
Young Lives vs Cancer provide clinical, practical and emotional support for children and young people, and their families.
Phone: 0300 330 0803
riprap
riprap is a website for teenagers who have a parent with cancer. It has information about cancer, treatment, experiences of other young people and a discussion forum with other teenagers, or with the riprap team for advice or emotional support.
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Blood Cancer UK
Blood Cancer UK aims to improve treatments and support those affected by leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS and MPNs.
Phone: 0808 2080 888
Leukaemia Care
Leukaemia Care provides information, advice and support to anyone affected by blood cancer.
Phone: 08088 010 444
Lymphoma Action
Lymphoma Action provides trusted information and support for anyone affected by lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.
Phone: 0808 808 5555 Mon-Fri 10am - 3pm
Live Chat (via website): Mon-Fri 10am - 3pm
Myeloma UK
Myeloma UK provide information about myeloma and its treatments, practical advice and emotional support.
Phone: 0800 980 3332
Visit the Myeloma UK website
Bone Cancer Research Trust
Bone Cancer Research Trust is a supportive network for people affected by primary bone cancer.
Phone: 0800 111 4855
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.
Brainstrust
Brainstrust is a UK based brain tumour support charity, providing personal 24/7 support from the point of diagnosis onwards. Their website contains information about the types of tumour, symptoms, plus treatment options available.
Brain Tumour Charity
The Brain Tumour Charity offers information and support to anyone affected by a brain tumour, including a support line, digital support groups, online one-to-one support and fact sheets.
Phone: 0808 800 0004
Brain Tumour Support
Brain Tumour Support provides support for anyone affected by any type of brain tumour, at any point from diagnosis and for as long as support is needed through national support and a network of regional support groups.
Visit the Brain Tumour Support website
Breast Cancer Now
Breast Cancer Now provides information on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and how it is treated.
Phone: 0808 800 6000
CoppaFeel!
CoppaFeel! focuses on promoting early detection of breast cancer by encouraging people under 35 to regularly check their breasts. Their website tells you what to look out for, and offers a free reminder service by text, email or app.
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust offer a range of information and support to women and their families affected by cervical cancer and cell changes.
Phone: 0808 802 8000
Asthma + Lung UK
Asthma + Lung UK provide information and support for anyone affected by lung cancer and mesothelioma.
Phone: 0300 222 5800
The Mouth Cancer Foundation
The Mouth Cancer Foundation provide counselling and support for patients, families and carers.
Phone: 01924 950950
Target Ovarian Cancer
Target Ovarian Cancer offers range of information and support including symptoms, new diagnosis and choices, and living with and beyond ovarian cancer.
Phone: 020 7923 5475
Ovarian Cancer Action
Ovarian Cancer Action provides information for women about the risk factors, symptoms and treatment options to enable informed and rapid action.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
Pancreatic Cancer UK provides support and information, including specialist nurses and a range of publications.
Phone: 0808 801 0707
Prostate Cancer UK
Prostate Cancer UK offers information and support to anyone with concerns or questions about prostate cancer, including a Specialist Nurse service.
Phone: 0800 074 8383
Prostate Scotland
Prostate Scotland provide a range of information for men and their families and partners in Scotland about prostate cancer and prostate disease.
Sarcoma UK
Sarcoma UK provide independent and confidential advice and support for people affected by sarcoma - cancer of the bone and soft tissue.
Phone: 0808 801 0401
Melanoma UK
Melanoma UK is a patient support group, dedicated to helping skin cancer patients, their families and carers during all stages.
Phone: 0808 171 2455
Melanoma Focus
Melanoma Focus provides information, support and guidance to anyone in the UK about melanoma.
Phone: 0808 801 0777
Visit the Melanoma Focus website
OcuMel UK
OcuMel UK provides information and emotional support to people and their families affected by ocular melanoma.
Phone: 0300 790 0512
Related Information and Support
If you have also been affected by bereavement, organisations listed on our Bereavement support page may be able to help.
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