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Ovarian Cancer
Information leaflets
NHS Website - Information on Ovarian cancer; chemotherapy; radiotherapy
Patient UK - Information about Ovarian Cancer; Colposcopy and cervical treatments
Macmillan Cancer Support - provides detailed information about Ovarian cancer
Cancer Research UK - Information on Ovarian cancer
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:
Information for patients: Guidance on the use of paclitaxel in the treatment of ovarian cancer
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA55/PublicInfo/pdf/English
Ovarian cancer (advanced) - paclitaxel, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride and topotecan (review): Information for the public: http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA91/PublicInfo/pdf/English
see also Cancer library page
Other Language Leaflets
Target Ovarian Cancer - Provides symptoms leaflet in different languages
Macmillan Cancer Support - Provide information in other languages
Support Group Information
Macmillan Cancer Support - support group information for London
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: 3 Bath Place, Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3JR. Tel: 0808 800 1234
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: P.O. Box 123, London, WC2A 3PX. Admin phone number: 020 7242
0200. you can contact team of specialist cancer information nurses
using this form,
or by telephoning 020 7061 835
Local Information
Ashford & West Middlesex Ostomy Association: Support group for patients with stoma formation, their carers and friends. Provide introductory information, peer support, social activities, meetings with visiting speakers and counselling
Contact: Stoma Care Dept, Clinic 4,The West Middlesex Hospital,Twickenham Road, Isleworth,TW7 6AF.Tel: 020 8321 5822
Cancer You Are Not Alone: Newham Cancer Support Group (CYANA): Group for people with any kind of cancer. Activities include drop-in centre, monthly meetings with speakers, library of videos, leaflets, booklets tapes and articles.
Contact: 31 Church Road, Manor Park, London, E12 6AD, Tel; 020 8553 5366. email:cyanna@btconnect.com
Cancerbackup Walk-In Information Centre, Charing Cross Hospital: Local cancer information centre run by national charity, Cancerbackup. Based at Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London
Contact: Ground Floor, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF.Tel: 020 8383 0171.
Macmillan Cancer Support: Provide information and support to anyone affected by cancer. Contact: 3 Bath Place, Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3JR. Tel: 0808 800 1234.
Marie Curie Cancer Care: A charity mainly care for people with cancer and also care for people with other life limiting illnesses. Contact: Marie Curie Cancer Care, 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP.
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
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
Ovacome (ovarian cancer support) : A nationwide support group for all those concerned with ovarian cancer.
Contact: Butler House, 177-178 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7NY. Tel: 020 7299 6654. email: support@ovacome.org.uk
Ovarian Cancer Action: Raises awareness of ovarian cancer in the UK.
Contact: 8-12 Camden High Street, London, NW1 0JH, United Kingdom. Tel: 0300 456 4700.email: info@ovarian.org.uk
Target Ovarian Cancer: Dedicated to achieving a long and good life for every woman diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the United Kingdom, and working to improve diagnosis and treatment of this disease. Tel: 020 7923 5470.email: info@targetovarian.org.uk
Other Local information can be found at London Borough of Hounslow Health and Social Care
For more information see cancer page
Useful Websites
Tumour markers from Lab Tests Online
The Royal Marsden
NHS Trust
Penny Brohn Cancer Care
Healthtalkonline: real stories
Oncolex (non UK site developed by The Institute for Medical Informatics at Oslo University Hospital)
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if links are not working or to add any other local support group information