Links

The following is a list of trusted and well known sites for Cancer and Cancer care. Many will be instantly recognisable household names. Sites such as Cancer Bacup have a wealth of information about all common, and not so common, cancers. They are well worth a visit when seeking information.

General Sites:

The Christie Hospital www.christie.nhs.uk

One of the world's leading cancer research and treatment centres is nearby in Manchester.

Cancer Bacup. www.macmillan.org.uk

This leading UK cancer information service has now merged with Macmillan. It is very professional, regularly updated with a tailor-made service. Publications, news and links to other sites. Good for rare cancers.

Cancer Research UK www.cancerresearchuk.org

This is the largest cancer charity in Europe, with the latest news.

Royal Marsden Hospital. www.royalmarsden.org

Jargon free, good information, booklets and the latest news.

American Cancer Society. www.cancer.org

American site covering all cancer types, complete with treatment information. News on latest developments, projects and trials.

Self Help and Home Support:

Macmillan Cancer Relief. www.macmillan.org.uk

Support for people with cancer and their families. There is access to 2000 nurses for community and home help.

Marie Curie. www.mariecurie.org.uk

Offer care for thousands of people in their own homes and at hospices throughout the UK.

Complementary:

Penny Brohn Cancer Care. www.pennybrohncancercare.org

Previously known as the Bristol Cancer Help Centre, they practice, teach, research and develop the holistic approach as an integral approach to cancer care.

The Breast Cancer Haven. www.breastcancerhaven.org.uk

A leading Breast Cancer site with emphasis on complimentary therapies, counseling and support services.

Specific:

Breast - Breast Care. www.breastcancercare.org.uk

Free publications and booklets.

Lymphoma Association. www.lymphoma.org.uk

An association helping those affected by lymphatic cancer.

Bowel Cancer. www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk

News, research and good advice.

Leukaemia Care. www.leukaemiacare.org

Leukaemia CARE, caring for sufferers of the leukaemias, Hodgkin's and other lymphomas, myelodysplasia, myeloproliferative disorders, Myeloma and aplastic anaemia.

Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation. www.roycastle.org

Support groups, dedicated nurses, research and quit smoking advice.

Myeloma. www.myelomaonline.org.uk

Information on new treatments, with its own magazine.

Pancreatic. www.pancan.org

Help for patients and their families.

The Prostate Cancer Charity. www.prostate-cancer.org.uk

The largest and most comprehensive of the charities working specifically in the field of prostate cancer.