Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Jo’s Trust
Web: www.jotrust.co.uk
Jo's Trust Fighting Cervical Cancer is a registered charity dedicated to women, their families and friends affected by pre-cancer and cancer of the cervix
Cancerbackup/Macmillian
Web: http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Cancertype/Cervix (link to cervical cancer information page)
Helpline: 0808 800 1234 to speak to a cancer specialist nurse 9am to 7pm, Mon to Fri
Cancerbackup/Macmillan aims to help people live with cancer by providing information, emotional support and counselling for patients, their families and health professionals
NHS Immunisation Information
HPV helpline 0845 602 3303
Web: http://www.immunisation.nhs.uk/Vaccines/HPV
Link to HPV (human papillomavirus) & Cervical Cancer immunisation page
Women’s Health Concern
Helpline: 0845 123 2319 10am-12noon, Mon, Weds & Thurs (local call rate; rates from mobile phones may vary).
Web: www.womens-health-concern.org
Provides an independent service to advise, reassure and educate women about their health concerns, to enable them to work in partnership with their own medical practitioners and health advisers.
ABC
Tel: 08707 744288 (fundraising only)
Web: www.aabc.org.uk
Funds research into secondary spread of breast cancer - the major cause of death from this disease.
Address: B363, Curie Avenue, Harwell Business Centre, Harwell, Oxfordshire, OX11 0RA.
BACP
Tel: 0870 4435252
Web: www.bacp.co.uk
Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Info line: 08080 100 200
Website: www.breakthrough.org.uk
Email: info@breakthrough.org.uk
Committed to fighting breast cancer through research and awareness. Has information on breast awareness, breast cancer and its causes and support.
Address: Breakthrough Breast Cancer 3rd Floor
Weston House 246 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7EX
Breast Cancer Campaign
Tel: 020 7749 3700
Web: www.breastcancercampaign.org
Specialises in funding independent research into breast cancer throughout the UK. Not support or advice providers.
Address: BCC, Clifton Centre,
110 Clifton Street,
London EC2A 4HT
Breast Cancer Care
Helpline: 0808 800 6000
Web: www.breastcancercare.org.uk
10am to 5pm, Mon to Fri
National organisation offering information and support to those affected by breast cancer. The Lavender Trust (set up to raise money specifically to fund information and support services for younger women) is also part of Breast Cancer Care.
Address: Breast Cancer Care,
Kiln House,
210 New Kings Road,
London SW6 4NZ
Cancer Research
Main website: www.cancerresearchuk.org
Also: www.cancerhelp.org.uk (questions & answers on cancer)
Tel: (switchboard) 020 7242 0200
This is a merger of Imperial Cancer Reseach Fund & Cancer Research Campaign.
Address: PO Box 123,
Lincoln's Inn Fields,
London WC2A 3PX
Cancerbackup
Web: http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 800 1234 to speak to a cancer specialist nurse
9am to 7pm, Mon to Fri
Tel: 020 7696 9003 (admin)
Cancerbackup aims to help people live with cancer by providing information, emotional support and counselling for patients, their families and health professionals
Cancer Help UK
Web: http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/
Helpline: 0808 800 4040
CancerHelp UK is a free information service about cancer and cancer care for people with cancer and their families
Cancerkin
Tel: 020 7830 2323 (answerphone)
Supports breast cancer patients and their families to enhance their quality of life after diagnosis.
Health Information Service Helpline
Tel: 0800 66 55 44
Heredity Breast Cancer Helpline
01629 813000
Infertility Network UK
Web: www.infertilitynetworkuk.com
Tel: 08701 188 088
Provides advice, information and especially support for people suffering from infertility, subfertility or with an interest in infertility.
Macmillan Cancer Relief
Website: www.macmillan.org.uk
Email: cancerline@macmillan.org.uk
Tel: 0808 808 2020 (9am - 6pm, Mon - Fri)
Provides expert information with practical and emotional support.
Address: Macmillan CancerLine, Macmillan Cancer Relief, 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7UQ.
Marie Curie Cancer Care
Web: www.mariecurie.org.uk
Tel: 0800 716 146
Dedicated to the care of people affected by cancer through caring services, research and education.
Address: 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP
Medical Advisory Service
Web: www.medicaladvisoryservice.org.uk
Mens Health Helpline: 0208 995 4448 7pm - 9pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
Information, counselling and referral for men with health problems, manned by experienced nurses.
National Cancer Info Service
020 7613 2121
Freefone 0808 800 1234
NHS Direct
Website: www.nhsdirect.com
Helpline: 0847 4647 24 hours
Nurse-led helpline providing healthcare advice and information to the public. Callers can speak directly to experienced nurses and professional advisors who will answer any worries or questions on healthcare.
Everyman (part of The Institute of Cancer Research)
Web: http://www.icr.ac.uk/everyman/
If you’re worried that you might have symptoms, or if you or someone you care about has just been diagnosed with testicular cancer, there is a wealth of information and support to help you through this time.
Prostate Cancer
Tenovus Freephone Cancer Helpline: 08 08 808 10 10
The Prostate Cancer Charity
Website: www.prostate-cancer.org.uk
Helpline: 0800 0748383
The Genesis Appeal
Website: www.genesisuk.org
Tel: 0161 611 3896
Charity focusing on the prevention of breast cancer.
The Haven Trust
Web: www.thehaventrust.org.uk
Helpline: 020 7384 0000, Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm.
A support centre which offers complementary therapies.
Winston's Wish
Web: www.winstonswish.org.uk
Guidance & info 0845 2030405
General info 01452 394377
Youth 2 Youth
Web: www.youth2youth.co.uk
Email: help@youth2youth.co.uk
Tel: 020 8896 36 75
Helpline run by young people for young people.
Open Mondays and Thursdays 6.30pm to 9.30pm
