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Although we hope that the following websites will assist
you to find the
information you are looking for, the NCA cannot accept responsibility for the validity of the information found on any
of these sites. Nor does a link from this page imply an
endorsement of a site.
National Cancer Charities
CancerBACUP – National Centre
CancerBACUP is a national cancer charity which
provides information and emotional support by cancer nurses on all
aspects of cancer, to people with cancer, their families and friends.
 | advises on other cancer organisations and support
groups both locally and nationally |
| produces a range of booklets and fact sheets on
cancer |
| a website providing personalised information,
CancerBACUP's publications and a comprehensive database of cancer
organisations and support groups |
| an expanding network of local cancer information
centres |
| Address |
3 Bath Place, Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3JR |
| Telephone |
0808 800 1234 (freephone) or 020 7613 2121 |
| Hours |
Mon–Fri,
9am–7pm. |
| Website |
www.cancerbacup.org.uk
|
Macmillan Cancer Relief
A national cancer charity supporting people with
cancer and their families with specialist information, treatment and
care.
| a national information telephone helpline |
| specialist advice on treatment, symptom management
and psychological support, from diagnosis onwards, by Macmillan
doctors and Macmillan nurses |
| grants for people with cancer who are in financial
need |
| a nursing and medical educational programme
|
| Address |
89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7UQ |
| Telephone |
0845 601 6161 (information line) |
| Hours |
Mon–Fri, 9.30am–7.30pm. |
| Website |
www.macmillan.org.uk |
Cancer Research UK
information service provided by Cancer Research UK
| free information line staffed by nurses |
| searchable clinical trials database |
| award-winning website, crystal marked for clarity
|
| Address |
61 Lincoln's Inn Fields,
London WC2A 3PX |
| Telephone |
020 7269 3142 |
| Hours |
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm |
| Website |
www.cancerhelp.org.uk |
Marie Curie Cancer Care
A cancer charity providing care for patients in the
community and in hospices, together with an education service for health
professionals and a research institute.
| a national network of Marie Curie nurses provides
free palliative nursing care in patients' homes |
| ten Marie Curie Centres across the UK provide
specialist palliative care to people on an inpatient and outpatient
basis and in people's homes |
| education programme for doctors, nurses and other
health professionals |
| carries out research about causes and cures of
cancer
|
| Address |
89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP |
| Telephone |
020 7599 7777 |
| Hours |
Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm |
| Website |
www.mariecurie.org.uk |
The Patients Association
A helpline for people using NHS and private health
services.
| a free and confidential telephone advice service
provides emotional support and practical guidance |
| listens to the concerns of patients
|
Tenovus Cancer Information Centre
Provides telephone information and support for people
with cancer, their relatives, carers and health professionals.
| national freephone helpline on all aspects of
cancer, in English and Welsh
|
| Address |
Velindre NHS Trust Hospital, |
| Telephone |
0808 808 1010 (freephone) |
| Hours |
Mon-Fri 9am–4.30pm.
24-hour answerphone.
|
| Website |
www.tenovus.org.uk
|
Please note that the National Cancer Alliance does
not, and cannot, recommend any health professional who may be listed on
these databases, or any other health professional. Using these
databases, you can search for any type of medical professional in any
geographic area. The amount of detail on each website varies, but at a
minimum you should be able to find clinical and medical oncologists,
general surgeons and palliative medicine specialists. Some include
waiting times for appointments with the clinicians.
These websites also provide you with a link to details
of the hospitals in which the clinicians work, including their
performance ratings.
Department of Health/NHS
There are several useful Department of Health and National Health Service
websites to assist cancer patients and their families and carers.
NHS Direct
Telephone health information service.
| 24-hour nurse-led telephone health helpline |
| free, confidential health information and advice on
illness, health concerns, local health services, self-help and
support organisations |
0845 46 47 Telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a
week.
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Department of Health and other NHS information
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