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The following pages provide links to information on cancer. These are rated as good quality.
NHS Website - Information about cancer, overview, types, signs and symptoms
Macmillan Cancer Support - can access information about different types of cancer and on all aspects of cancer. It has a resource database, information on other languages and current issues.
Cancer Research UK - Provides information on different types of cancer.
Patient UK – Information about cancer, causes, types and treatment
World Cancer Research Fund - Provides information about cancer types, ways to prevent cancer risk etc.
NICE: An independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health. Information is available for on the following:
Supportive and palliative care services for adults with cancer- Understanding NICE guidance – information for adults with cancer, their families and carers, and the public
http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/CSGSP/informationforpublic
Target Ovarian Cancer - Provides symptoms leaflet in different languages
Macmillan Cancer Support - Provide information in other languages
Self-help Support: The following sites provide links to various self-help support groups for cancer.
Carers UK - useful information for carers
Directgov- Useful information for carers and benefits information etc.
North London Cancer Network - helping people to lead healthier lives and ensuring cancer patients have prompt access to high quality treatment and care.
Around Hounslow and Isleworth
Beating Bowel Cancer: Beating Bowel Cancer is a national charity working to raise awareness of symptoms, promote early diagnosis and encourage open access to treatment choice for those affected by bowel cancer. Provides information and a leaflet on preventing colorectal cancer.
Contact: 39 Crown Rd , Twickenham, TW1 3EJ, Tel: 020 8892 5256. email: info@beatingbowelcancer.org.
Mulberry Centre:Walk in cancer support and information service open to anyone affected by a diagnosis of cancer- patients of all ages, their families, carers and friends. Advocacy, shiatsu, aromatherapy, reflexology, counselling, information library, meditation, support groups, tai chi and yoga.
Contact: The Mulberry Centre, West Middlesex University Hospital, Twickenham Road,Isleworth,Middlesex,TW7 6AF Tel: 020 8321 6300. Email: themulberrycentre@wmuhtr.nthames.nhs.uk.
Trinjan (Asian Women's Group): Talks on current issues, including health, alternative therapies, adult education,community information and personal development. Organises events to raise money for cancer charities.
Contact: 38 Beresford Gardens, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW4 5HW. Tel: 07946 525622
Email: mohinderdosanjh2002@yahoo.co.uk
Meadow House Hospice: Meadow House is situated in the grounds of Ealing Hospital; in addition to the in-patient unit it provides therapy and counselling services. Contact: Meadow House Hospice, Uxbridge Road, Southall, Middlesex UB1 3HW, Tel: 020 8967 5179.
Asian Cancer Support (West London): A support group for cancer patients and their carers providing information in English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil and Urdu.
Macmillan BME Information Officer - Sudeshi Bedi, Ealing Primary Care Trust, 1 Armstrong Way, Southall, Middlesex UB2 4SA, Tel: 0208 893 0375 or 07723 083 007. Email: asiancancersgwl@yahoo.co.uk
London
ACLT: Provide practical and home help, counselling, advice and moral support to Black people who suffer from leukaemia and other related illnesses.
Contact: Southbridge House, Southbridge Place Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4HA.
The Anthony Nolan Trust: A charity that takes back lives from leukaemia. Contact: The Anthony Nolan Trust, Units 2 - 3, Heathgate Place, 75 - 87 Agincourt Road, London, NW3 2NU.Tel:020 7284 1234. e-mail: heathgate@anthonynolan.org.uk
Breast Cancer Care: The first UK web site for women with benign breast problems how to deal with breast pain, pain checklist which lists all the information you need to tell your GP what to do if you discover a lump. Your Questions Answered.
Contact: Kiln House, 210 New Kings Road, London, SW6 4NZ. Tel: 0207 384 2984. fax 0808 800 6000.
email: uk@breastcare.co.uk.
Beating Bowel Cancer: A national charity working to highlight awareness of symptoms, promote early diagnosis and encourage open access to treatment choice for those affected by bowel cancer.
Contact: Harlequin House, 7 High Street, Teddington, TW11 8EE. Tel:08450 719300/ 0208 9730007. email: info@beatingbowelcancer.org
Bob Champion Cancer Trust: The Trust supports research and patient care relating to young men with testicular cancer, and also to prostate and bladder cancer.
Contact: First Floor, 7 Square Rigger Row,Plantation Wharf,London SW11 3TZ.Telephone: 020-7924 3553 email: info@bobchampion.org.uk
British Association of Cancer United Patients: Helps cancer patients, their families and friends to live with cancer.
Contact: 3, Bath Place, Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3JR. Tel: 020 7696 9003
Macmillan Cancer Support: Supports improves the lives of people affected by cancer. Contact: 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7UQ. Tel: 020 7840 7840.
Cancer Black Care: Providing practical, physical and emotional support for people affected by cancer. Providing information, advice and support services for cancer patients and their families.
Contact: 16 Dalston Lane, London, E8 38Z. Tel: 020 7249 1097. Fax: 020 7249 0604.
CBC Brent & Harrow: 79 Acton Lane, London, NW10 8UT, 020 8961 4151
e-mail: info@cancerblackcare.org
The Cancer Counselling Trust: A charity which provides face-to-face and telephone counselling to people affected by cancer: patients, carers, family and friends.
Contact:Caspari House, 1 Noel Road, Islington, London, N1 8HQ.Tel: 0207 7041137. email:support@cctrust.org.uk
Cancerkin: Extended rehabilitation for breast cancer patients
Contact: Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead, London, NW3 2QG. Tel: 020 7830 2323. fax: 020 7830 2324
Cancer Research UK:
support research into all aspects of cancer
Contact:
PO Box 123, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PX.
Cancer Resource Centre: Information, support and range of complementary therapies for people with cancer, their families and carers.
Contact: 20 - 22 York Road, London, SW11 3QE. Tel: 020 7924 3924. email: office@cancer-resource-centre.org.uk
Cancer Research Campaign:
Contact: 2 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AR. Tel: 020 7930 8972
Chai Cancer Care: Range of services for Jewish cancer patients and their families and friends in Hebrew and Yiddish languages. 24 hour telephone helpline, well woman and well men screening clinics, counselling, advice and information, complementary therapies, resource library.
Contact:144-146 Great North Way, Hendon, London, NW4 1EH. Tel: 0808 808 4567
CHAI - Lifeline Cancer Care
Contact: Norwood House, Harmony Way, off Victoria Road, NW4 2BZ. Tel: 020 8202 4567
Christian Lewis Trust: Children's Cancer Charity: Aims to improve the quality of life for children with cancer and to provide emotional and practical support that complements and adds value to the services provided by the statutory authorities.
Contact: Child Care Centre, 62 Walter Road, Swansea, SA1 4PT .Tel:01792 480500. email: enquiries@childrens-cancer-care.org.uk
Macmillan Cancer Relief: Macmillan Cancer Relief,
London Fundraising Office,4th Floor Cambridge House,Cambridge
Grove,Hammersmith,London,W6 0LE,Tel: 020 8563 9699
Fax: 020 8563 9640,Email:
greaterlondon@macmillan.org.uk
Marie Curie Cancer Care: The charity is best known for its network of Marie Curie Nurses working in the community to provide end-of-life care for patients in their own homes.
Contatc:Marie Curie Cancer Care, 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP.Tel: 020 7599 7777
Marie Curie Hospice, Hampstead: 11 Lyndhurst Gardens, London, NW3 5NS,Tel: 020 7853 3400. Fax: 020 7853 3437.
Medical Advisory Service - Men's Health Helpline: Enquiries related to male health: genetic disorders; prostate problems; genito-urinary; cancers; cardiac; STD's; menopause; sports injuries; impotence; etc.
Contact: PO Box 3087, London, W4 4ZP Tel: 020 8995 4448 (Helpline) /020 8995 9503 (Admin). Tel: 020 8995 3275 (Admin)
Ovacom: Nationwide cancer support group for all those concerned about ovarian cancer.
Contatc: Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital, Huntley Street, London, WC1E 6DH. Helpline: 020 7380 9589 (24 hours. Tel: 020 7380 9589. email: ovacome@ovacome.org.uk
Sargent Cancer Care for Children: UK-wide charity that provides professional help and practical care to children (under 21 years of age) diagnosed with cancer, and to their families.
The counties covered in London are Greater London, Kent, Hampshire,Surrey and sussex.
Contact Greater London: Griffin House, 161 Hammersmith Road, London, W6 8SG. Helpline: 020 8752-2800 Tel:020 8752-2800.email: care@sargent.org.uk
Women's Nationwide Cancer Control Campaign: It encourage and support the prevention and early detection of cancer in women.
Contact: 1st Floor, Charity
House, Perseverance Way (off Hackney Road, Shoreditch. London
E2 8DD.Tel: 0207 729 4688. email: admin:mncco.org.uk.
The Institute for Complementary Medicine: People use complementary therapies to deal with a range of symptoms, treatment side effects and issues to do with living with cancer. The Institute for Complementary Medicine can help you find a properly qualified practitioner. Contact: PO Box 194, London SE16 7QZ, Tel: 020 7237 5165, info@i-c-m.org.uk
Other Local information can be found at London Borough of Hounslow Health and Social Care
Healthtalkonline: real stories
Oncolex (non UK site)
Cancer.net (non UK site)
American Institute of Cancer Research (non UK site)
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