Kidney Cancer

Information leaflets

NHS Website -Information on Kidney cancer

Patient UK  -  Information about Kidney Cancer

Cancer Research UK - Information on Kidney cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support - Understanding Kidney cancer, A booklet explaining kidney (Renal) cancer, you can download pdf or ebook.

NICE: An independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health. Information is available for patients on the following: 

Laparoscopic nephrectomy - information for the public

http://guidance.nice.org.uk/IPG136/PublicInfo/pdf/English

Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy - information for the public

http://guidance.nice.org.uk/IPG151/PublicInfo/pdf/English

Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of renal cancer: understanding NICE guidance

http://guidance.nice.org.uk/IPG353/PublicInfo/pdf/English

Renal cell carcinoma - sunitinib: understanding NICE guidance

http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA169/PublicInfo/pdf/English

Support Group Information

Patient UK -Support group information

Carers UK - useful information for carers

Directgov- Useful information for carers and benefits information etc.

Macmillan Cancer Support -  Provides information and support to anyone affected by cancer.
Contact: Support line:0808 808 00 00 

Cancer Research UK: Cancer Research UK is the largest cancer research organisation which produces high quality information for people affected by cancer, health professionals and the general public. 
Contact: Nurse helpline: 0808 800 4040. general enquiries: 0300 1231022. email: supporter.services@cancer.org.uk. 

 Local Information

Colostomy UK - offer support, advice and help. helpline: 0800 328 4257 . email:  hello@colostomyuk.org

Marie Curie Cancer Care: A charity mainly care for people with cancer but also care for people with other life limiting illnesses. Contact: Marie Curie One Embassy Gardens,  8 Viaduct Gardens London SW11 7BW.

Helpline: 0800 090 2309

Mulberry Centre: A walk-in cancer support centre providing support and information services to cancer patients of all ages, their families, carers and friends. Services offered include counselling, meditation, aromatherapy, reflexology, shiatsu, massage, t'ai chi, yoga and support groups

Contact: West Middlesex University Hospital, Twickenham Road, Isleworth, TW7 6AF. Tel:020 8321 6300.

email: info@themulberrycentre.co.uk

Kidneycare UK : is a national association concerned with the welfare of kidney patients. Contact: Kidney Care UK, 3 The Windmills, St Mary's Close, Alton GU34 1EF.Tel: 01420  541 424

North East London Cancer Help Centre: Provides emotional support from people with personal experience of cancer; relaxation; visualisation; healing and many supportive therapies; appointments for one hour one-to-one if required.

Contact: Sue's House, 10 Dawlish Drive, Ilford, IG3 9ED. Tel: 020 8597 0024. email: franklongcroft@virgin.net

Other Local information can be found at London Borough of Hounslow

For more information see Kidney disorders  and cancer pages

Useful Websites

Kidney Research UK

Kidney Patient Guide

National Kidney Federation

Oncolex (non UK site developed by The Institute for Medical Informatics at Oslo University Hospital)

Please let us know if links are not working or to add any other local support group information