UK Nationwide
CancerBackup
National UK support organisation for all cancers
CancerBackup is a major national charity working to improve the quality of life for people who live with cancer and those who care for them. Bacup provides an excellent series of information booklets on most aspects of cancer, and also provide counselling.
CancerBackup,
3 Bath Place,
Rivington Street,
London EC2A 3JR
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7696 9003
CancerHelp UK
National UK support organisation for selected cancers
CancerHelp UK provides information about cancer and its treatment from a British perspective in simple language and with extensive use of images.
It is aimed at people with cancer and their families. The website currently has extensive sections on 28 specific cancer types, also details information on chemotherapy, radiotherapy, clinical trials and other topics such as "Living with Cancer" and "Questions and Answers"
Marie Curie Cancer Care
UK support organisation
Marie Curie Cancer Care
89 Albert Embankment
London
SE1 7TP
Tel: 0207 599 7777
info@mariecurie.org.uk
Gynaecology Cancer Support Group
UK support organisation
Provides support and information in an informal atmosphere for women who have had gynae cancer. Information from various specialists is provided from time to time.
Women's Health Centre
Lewisham Hospital
Lewisham High Street
London
SE15 5LH
Hospice Information Service
UK support organisation
Help the Hospices
Hospice House
34-44 Britannia Street
London
WC1X 9JG
Telephone: 0870 903 3903
Look Good, Feel Better
The Look Good, Feel Better programme is a free cancer support service for women undergoing treatment for cancer. In partnership with 41 leading hospitals, the charity has developed a nationwide programme of beauty workshops offering hand-on make-up techniques to help combat the visible side effects of treatment.
ladies attending Look Good, Feel Better workshops are presented witha gift of products and are taken through a 12 step skin care abd make-up regime by professional beauty advoisors. The two hour sessions are lots of fun and can be a real morale booster. For more details contact:
Look Good .... Feel Better
West Hill House
32 West Hill
Epsom
Surrey
KT19 8JD
Phone No 01372 747500
Email. info@lgfb.co.uk
New Approaches To Cancer
New Approaches To cancer is a UK registered charity promoting the benefits of holistic treatment for cancer patients and their carers. Working alongside conventional medica treatments they provide free information on a wide range of gentle complimentary therapies and can recommend experienced local practitioners and support groups throughout the country.
PO Box 194
Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 0WJ
0800 389 2662
help@anac.org.uk