Useful Links
Cancer Support Links – if you would like to have your organisation listed here in our Useful Links section then please email us.
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United Kingdom
LEEDS CANCER CENTRE
Leeds Cancer Centre diagnoses and treats cancer for the people of Leeds and the Yorkshire region.
0113 539 7020
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Northern Ireland
ACTION CANCER
Our mission is to save lives and support local people through cancer awareness, prevention, detection and support
0289 080 3344
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United Kingdom
A CHILD OF MINE
A Child Of Mine wants to make a real difference to bereaved parents and their families by providing practical information and guidance after the death of a child
01785 283434
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United Kingdom
ANTHONY NOLAN BONE MARROW TRUST
A site that links patients to donors for blood stem cells or bone marrow transplants
0303 303 0303
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United Kingdom
APLASTIC ANAEMIA TRUST
Enable vital research into the causes of aplastic anaemia and other rare bone marrow failures, and to support everyone affected by them
0300 102 3202
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United Kingdom
AURORA WELLBEING CENTRES
We offer support for people that are affected by cancer or long term health conditions – along with families and friends
03000 111202
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United Kingdom
NHS BLOOD DONATION
We help people do something extraordinary – donate blood, organs, tissues or stem cells to save someone in need.
0300 123 23 23
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United Kingdom
BEATING BOWEL CANCER
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. Our vision is a future where nobody dies of the disease.
020 7940 1760
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United Kingdom
THE BRAIN TUMOUR CHARITY
Committed to saving and improving lives, we’re moving further, faster to help every single person affected by a brain tumour.
0808 800 0004
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United Kingdom
PENNY BROHN CANCER CARE
Penny Brohn UK is a National charity, that provides free integrative care to everyone living with cancer, before, during and after treatment.
0303 3000 118
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United Kingdom
BREAST CANCER NOW
We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.
0808 800 6000
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United Kingdom
BUSTIN' YOUR BALLS
Here to make testicular cancer a less confusing subject, to encourage men to regularly inspect themselves and the importance of early treatment.
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United Kingdom
CANCER RELIEF UK
Assist cancer sufferers in the UK who experience financial hardship during their illness. A GRANT FROM OURSELVES REALLY DOES EASE THE PRESSURE.
01246 852233
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United Kingdom
CANCER RESEARCH UK
Dedicated to saving lives through research. Our vision is to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.
0300 123 1022
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United Kingdom
CARERS UK
Carers UK is here to listen, to give you expert information and advice that’s tailored to your situation, to champion your rights and support you in finding new ways to manage at home, at work, or wherever you are.
020 7378 4999
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United Kingdom
CRUK - NURSE SERVICE
If you or someone close to you have been affected by cancer and you’ve got questions, it is easy to call our nurses on our freephone number or contact via our online form.
0808 800 4040
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United Kingdom
CRUK - ONLINE CHAT
Chat to others in your cancer community. We have a friendly team of moderators on hand to help you.
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United Kingdom
CHILDREN'S CANCER AND LEUKAEMIA GROUP - CCLG
Our organisation brings together all professionals working within childhood cancer to share expertise and knowledge to improve treatments and patient care.
03330507654
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United Kingdom
CHANGING FACES
We provide advice, support and psychosocial services to children, young people and adults. We challenge discrimination and we campaign for Face Equality: a world that truly values and respects people who look different.
0300 012 0275
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International
CHEMO CARE
Offers the latest chemo information for cancer patients, their families and carers
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United Kingdom
Young Lives Vs Cancer
Everyone under 25 with cancer, and their families, will get the support and help they need during their cancer treatment and beyond, including bereaved families living with emotional pain
0300 330 0803
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United Kingdom
CML
We are the UK’s only charity with an exclusive focus on people diagnosed with Ph+ Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia. Web based support.
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United Kingdom
DUCKS & DRAKES CANCER TRUST
To help save lives and promote well-being by raising awareness of cancer and specifically Bowel Cancer in young people, aged 18 to 30 in Dorset and UK and to support Bowel Cancer patients and their families.
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United Kingdom
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL
Every day, 619 children and young people from across the UK arrive at GOSH.
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United Kingdom
MYELOMA UK
Patients and carers come first in everything we do. We’re dedicated to helping myeloma patients live longer and have the best possible quality of life.
0800 980 3332
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United Kingdom
JO'S CERVICAL CANCER TRUST
We are here for everyone who needs us, for as long as they need us but we won’t stop until the day that cervical cancer is no more.
0808 802 8000
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United Kingdom
LAURA CRANE TRUST
Dedicated to funding research specifically into cancers affecting 13-24 year-olds. Our support is offered to 43 hospitals throughout the UK that treat teenage cancer.
01484 510013
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United Kingdom
LEUKAEMIA BUSTERS
Fund research focused on discovering and developing novel antibody-based treatments for patients with leukaemia and other related blood cancers.
023 8077 5590
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United Kingdom
LEUKAEMIA CARE
Dedicated to the care and support of people with leukaemia.
08088 010 444
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United Kingdom
BLOOD CANCER UK
We’re a community dedicated to beating blood cancer by funding research and supporting those affected.
0808 2080 888
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United Kingdom
LOOK GOOD – FEEL BETTER
Free confidence boosting Workshops held across the UK for women, men and young adults undergoing treatment for any type of cancer.
01372 747 500
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United Kingdom
LYMPHOMA ACTION
Provides medical information and support to lymphatic cancer patients, their families and friends, to make sure no one faces lymphoma alone.
0808 808 5555
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United Kingdom
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT
Provides practical, medical and financial support to cancer suffers.
0808 808 00 00
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United Kingdom
MARIE CURIE
Provides free nursing care to cancer sufferers and those with other terminal illnesses in their own home.
0800 090 2309
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International
MESOTHELIOMA SYMPTOMS
This site is designed to inform the public about one of the most dangerous lung diseases in the world, mesothelioma.
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International
THE MESOTHELIOMA CENTRE
Offers the most comprehensive and current information on treatment options for patients including the benefits of alternative medicine if you have received a cancer diagnosis.
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United Kingdom
MESOTHELIOMA GUIDE
A comprehensive resource for patients with mesothelioma, offering instant access to top doctors, cancer centers and treatment options.
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United Kingdom
MESOTHELIOMA GROUP
We’re a small team of healthcare professionals, patient advocates, and communication specialists who have one goal: to lead the way in supporting and encouraging mesothelioma patients and their families.
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United Kingdom
CCPA
The Childhood Cancer Parents Alliance (CCPA) provides support, encouragement and advice to families whose children have a cancer diagnosis: both during and after treatment.
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Northern Ireland
CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN
We’re here for children and young people diagnosed with cancer, or living with a parent diagnosed with cancer.
0044 2890 80 5599
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United Kingdom
OVACOME
We provide a strong, supportive and knowledgeable community for anyone affected by ovarian cancer.
0207 299 6654
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International
PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK
In our urgent mission to save lives, we attack pancreatic cancer on all fronts: research, clinical initiatives, patient services and advocacy.
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United Kingdom
PAWS-GIST
A joint effort between patients, carers and health care professionals, to raise awareness, improve treatments, stimulate research, understand the causes and mechanisms of GIST in children, young people and those with wild-type GIST
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International
PLEURALMESOTHELIOMA CENTRE
Comprehensive and current information on asbestos exposure and mesothelioma.
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United Kingdom
SAIL4CANCER
Aims to improve the quality of life for individuals and their families who have been affected by cancer by offering a variety of sailing experiences.
01273 597 452
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United Kingdom
SHINE CANCER SUPPORT
Our mission is to provide tailored information and peer support for anyone diagnosed with any cancer in their 20s, 30s or 40s through a range of activities.
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United Kingdom
SIBS
Sibs is the only UK charity representing the needs of siblings of disabled people.
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United Kingdom
SIMON SAYS
Our aims are to support Hampshire children and young people up to the age of 18 years who have a significant person in their life who has died or is dying
023 8064 7550
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International
SPIRIT JUMP
The Spirit Jumpers send cards and gifts to people all over the world fighting cancer in an effort to lift their spirits
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United Kingdom
PANCARE
The international patient organisation for survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer.
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Scotland
TEAM JAK
Scottish charity. Providing practical, social and emotional support to children and young people with cancer and related illnesses, their families, friends and those bereaved.
01506 412302
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United Kingdom
TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
We create world-class cancer services for young people in the UK, providing life-changing care and support so young people don’t have to face cancer alone.
0207 612 0370
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United Kingdom
TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH CANCER
TYAC A membership organisation which helps all professionals involved in the care of young people with cancer.
0116 252 3164
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United Kingdom
SARCOMA UK
Ensure everyone affected by sarcoma receives the best treatment, care, information and support available and to create the treatments of the future
0808 801 0401
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Hampshire
WESSEX CANCER TRUST
Offers counselling, drop in centres, practical and emotional support, complementary therapies for cancer sufferers, friends and family.
023 8067 2200
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United Kingdom
CANTEEN
CanTeen Ireland is a nationwide support group for young people between the ages of 12 and 25 years who have or have had cancer.
01 8722012
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United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK
Raise awareness of and fund research into fighting the UK’s biggest child killer.
020 7404 0808
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Scotland
CCLASP
Children with Cancer and Leukaemia Advice & Support for Parents.
0131 370 3170
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United Kingdom
THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
Supporting bereaved families and friends.
0345 120 3785 or NI 0288 77 88 016
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United Kingdom
CONTACT
Provides support, advice and information for families with disabled children, no matter what their condition or disability.
0808 808 3555
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United Kingdom
EMILY ASH TRUST
Our primary aim is to support families who have a child, teenager or young adult with cancer.
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United Kingdom
HAPPY DAYS
Provide vital respite breaks for individuals, families and groups who support children with additional needs.
01462 530710
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United Kingdom
WINSTON'S WISH
This is a bereavement charity and provider of services to bereaved children, young people and their families.
08088 020 021
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United Kingdom
LITTLE PRINCESS TRUST
Supply and fully fund wigs especially designed for children and young people up to 24.
01432 760060
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United Kingdom
MUSTARD TREE
The Mustard Tree Cancer Support Centre has been created to support people with cancer, their carers and family.
01752 430060
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United Kingdom
CYCLISTS FIGHTING CANCER
We give new bikes, tandems and specially adapted trikes to children and young people who have been affected by cancer throughout the UK.
0300 500 4040
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United Kingdom
FREE KICKS FOUNDATION
The Free Kicks Foundation is a Nationwide charity whose aim is to provide football-related activities for ill, bereaved and disadvantaged children, giving them a day to remember with their favourite football club
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United Kingdom
KIDSCAN
Funds and manages research into new and improved treatments for children with cancer.
0161 295 3864
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United Kingdom
ACTION FOR CHILDREN
We protect and support children and young people, provide practical and emotional care and support, ensure their voices are heardhttps://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/
0300 123 2112
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United Kingdom
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Scotland
TAYSIDE CHILDREN WITH CANCER & LEUKAEMIA
Provides support to families with children who suffer from Cancer or Leukaemia.
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United Kingdom
POOLE & DISTRICT CHILDREN'S CANCER FUND
The P.D.C.C.F. aims to enhance the quality of life for local children, and their families, undergoing treatment for cancer.
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United Kingdom
PASIC
To make a positive difference to the lives of families of children and young people with cancer across the East Midlands.
07874 223462
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United Kingdom
PACT
PACT does whatever it can to make the journey less painful for families with children with Tumours and Leukaemia in South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire, and North and East Lincolnshire.
0114 272 4570
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United Kingdom
CHECT
The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) is a UK charity dedicated to helping people affected by retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer.
0207 377 5578
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United Kingdom
CALM
Children’s Cancer And Leukaemia Movement, helps families that have a child receiving treatment at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon, Wiltshire Children’s Cancer And Leukaemia Movement,
01793 813025
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Northern Ireland
CANCER CHOICES
Cancer Choices is a holistic centre in Ivy Cottage, and offers a range of services to anyone who has been affected by cancer including family members and carers, Co. Tyrone Northern Ireland.
+44 28 8776 9251
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United Kingdom
ODYSSEY
Odyssey takes people on a 5 day residential journey aimed at combating the psychological and emotional devastation caused by their illness.
0345 363 2207
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United Kingdom
TANYA'S COURAGE TRUST
Offers support for young people with cancer throughout Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
01726 338025
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United Kingdom
COPPAFEEL
From festivals to shower cubicles, university campuses to Instagram, we will be there to talk boobs and affect real behaviour change and to reduce the incidence of late detection or misdiagnosed breast cancer.
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United Kingdom
BETTY AND BELLE
Specialist bra fitting and advice service for women who have had mastectomies.
0161 929 1472
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United Kingdom
SURVIVORNET
European Network for Adolescent and adult survivors of childhood cancer.
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United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
COUNSELLING DIRECTORY
A nationwide database of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists
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United Kingdom
FIND A THERAPIST
Findatherapist is a free resource for people to help them make a safer, smarter choice of psychological therapist, and a more informed, reliable choice of therapy.
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United Kingdom
CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE
We offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies
0808 808 1677
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United Kingdom
Focus on Disability
A website devoted to providing information and advice services for the disabled community, elderly and carers.
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United Kingdom
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British Red Cross
Returning from hospital, help at home, borrow aids and up to 12 weeks support depending on needs.
0344 871 11 11
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United Kingdom
BEYOND
Beyond Life offer impartial support in dealing with bereavement, funeral planning and guides to offer advice at such a difficult time.
0800 044 9454
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United Kingdom
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CRUK Discussion Forum
Discussion Forum called Cancer Chat hosted online by Cancer Research UK.
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United Kingdom
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The Mix
Whether you’re 13, 25, or any age in between, we’re here to take on the embarrassing problems, weird questions, and please-don’t-make-me-say-it-out-loud thoughts you have. We give you the information and support you need to deal with it all. Because you can. Because you’re awesome.
0808 808 4994
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United Kingdom
BT BUDDIES
BT Buddies is a very useful website with information and help for information for high grade brain tumour patients in the UK
0845 459 4101
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United Kingdom
CHRIS'S CANCER COMMUNITY
Chris is based in the UK and is a cancer patient. Chris welcomes anyone to join his community to share their thoughts, feelings or just to read what others have posted and Chris’s blog posts.
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United Kingdom
REALSHARE
Realshare is a social networking website for teenagers and young adults living with cancer.
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United Kingdom
SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO
A charity website for people with cancer and their families to access a variety of gifts generously donated by people and companies.
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United Kingdom
KIDNEY CANCER ASSOCIATION
Kidney Cancer Association, supporting Education, Research and Advocacy for kidney cancer patients, families, physicians and researchers.
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United Kingdom
SURVIVING MESOTHELIOMA
Mr. Kraus offers practical advice on what he did to beat the odds so that others can too.
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United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
THE BRITISH ACUPUNCTURE COUNCIL
The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) is the leading self-regulatory body for the practice of traditional acupuncture in the UK
020 8735 0400
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United Kingdom
BRITISH COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE ASSOCIATION
International Network of Practitioners.
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United Kingdom
BRITISH HERBAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATION
Members include manufacturers of herbal medicines, herbal practitioners, academics, pharmacists, retailers and students of phytotherapy
0845 680 1134
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United Kingdom
Working with Cancer
Working With Cancer helps employees, employers, the self-employed, job seekers and carers to manage cancer and work.
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United Kingdom
Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres
Maggie’s is a charity providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK and online.
0300 123 1801
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United Kingdom
BOLTON CANCER VOICES
Dedicated Choir for cancer patients and cancer survivors.
01204 595562
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United Kingdom
Positive Bones
Provides life changing encouragement to those who have suffered limb related injury, illness or congenital limb difference by providing them with access to, and funding for, specialist equipment, prosthesis or services which will enable them to take part in new or existing hobbies and careers post-recovery.
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United Kingdom
Shout
Shout is 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere
Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
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United Kingdom
Cancer Matters Wessex
Find information, services and support for people affected by cancer in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
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United Kingdom
Teens Unite
We provide those aged 13-24 with the social, emotional, and physical support that is vital to their recovery. They can come together with others their age who understand what they’re going through, and remember who they are as a person, not just a cancer patient. Through our free activities and residential stays, we provide opportunities to help them rebuild their lives or, at the very least, live with their diagnosis in the best possible way.
01992 440091