Cancer Information
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Breast Cancer Care: The site offers information for women and men with breast cancer, their partners, friends and families. This includes diagnosis and treatments for breast cancer and the different aspects of living with breast cancer. There are also pages for younger women with breast cancer, and for anyone affected by secondary breast cancer. There is also a practical support section links you through to our one-to-one support service. Details about both hospital breast clinics and breast screening units in the UK are available. Ask the nurse is an email support and information service provided by Breast Cancer Care's team of specialist breast cancer information nurse specialists. There is also detailed information for healthcare professionals and fundraising. Up to date news can also be viewed. www.breastcancercare.org.uk |
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The newly re-branded Cancerbackup has launched two new services to support those affected by cancer. The first is a series of free audio tapes, offering advice and guidance taken from 25 information booklets and factsheets, with further titles to be developed over the next two years. The second is a touch-screen service which will allow the public to access the content of the Cancerbackup website from various outlets. Access the press release at www.cancerbackup.org.uk and follow the link under 'What's new'. |
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Black Cancer Care: Offers information and advice for the cultural and emotional needs of black and minority ethnic people affected by cancer. This site offers contact information and news on upcoming events for the organisation. www.cancerblackcare.org.uk |
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Macmillan Cancer Relief: have not only changed their name to Macmillan Cancer Support but they will also be changing the ways in which they provide support. They have also revamped their website, providing tools for people to share their experiences and advice with others. You can access the new website and further information on the broader range of services that Macmillan is now offering at: www.macmillan.org.uk |
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Cancer Research UK: This site offers information about the organisation and what it does. Also there is a detailed section about cancer including ways to reduce your risk, specific cancers and statistics. There are also ways to get involved given and what is happening in your area. It is also possible to contact their information nurses for any queries. www.cancerresearchuk.org |
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Lymphoedema Support Network: The site provides detailed information about the various forms of lymphoedema as well as possible therapy. Up to date news, articles and information about clinical trials and research is also available. There is also a section on Lipoedema and some useful links. www.lymphoedema.org/lsn |
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Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation: Information about the charity itself, lung cancer and research is all available on the site. There is also help with quitting smoking with helplines for information about lung cancer and smoking on the site. There is also information about how to volunteer or donate to the foundation. www.roycastle.org |
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cancernet.co.uk: This site, written by cancer professionals, provides detailed information on specific treatments for cancer including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, clinical trials and complimentary therapies. It includes an Asian issues section available in Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu. www.cancernet.co.uk |
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Macmillan Cancer Voices is a UK-wide network that enables people who have or have had cancer, and those close to them such as family and carers, to speak out about their experience of cancer. The site publicises education and training programmes, gives access to useful information and publications, and allows people to have their say on the future provision of cancer care. www.macmillan.org.uk/GetInvolved/CancerVoices |
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The Linda Jackson MacMillan Centre: Provides information about specific cancers and the treatments, both conventional and complementary. Information about research and clinical trials is covered on this site as well as how to access local services. www.ljmc.org/ |
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Mesothelioma Center is an up-to-date resource for all mesothelioma issues ranging from mesothelioma statistics to diagnosis options. Hospice care is an option for those with terminal malignant mesothelioma. |
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Healthtalkonline is an award-winning website which lets you share in more than 2,000 people's experiences of health and illness. You can watch or listen to videos of the interviews, read about people's experiences and find reliable information about conditions, treatment choices and support. www.healthtalkonline.org |
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