Sources of support and information

Cancerbackup

Cancerbackup is Europe's leading cancer information service. Its website contains over 4,500 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers. The organisation's mission is to reduce the fear and uncertainty cancer can cause by providing information and support.

Freephone helpline 0808 800 1234
www.cancerbackup.org.uk

CancerHelp UK

Cancerhelp UK is the patient information website of Cancer Research UK. All the information about cancer and its treatments are written by cancer nurses in plain English and is regularly reviewed by cancer specialists and patients.

Cancerhelp UK also have a team of specialist cancer nurses to answer questions about cancer by telephone or email and a fully up-to-date clinical trials database where people with cancer and their families can search for trials.

Helpline 020 7061 8355 or freephone 0800 226 237
www.cancerhelp.org.uk/