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Cancer
Cancer is something that the majority of us will come across at some point in our lives. Each year, over a quarter of a million people are diagnosed with some form of cancer, with breast cancer and cancer of the lungs, bowel and prostrate accounting for over half of the types diagnosed, of which there are around 200 possible.
The following organisations and helplines are there to help you or someone close to you if you need support or if your life has been affected by cancer in any way.
The Rainbow Trust
The Rainbow Trust Children's Charity supports families who have a child up to 18 years old with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
The Brain Tumor Charity
The Brain Tumor Charity gives specialist information and support about this condition, and has a dedicated helpline.
- 0808 800 0004 (9am-5pm)
- www.thebraintumourcharity.org
Tenovus
Tenovus offers a bilingual helpline service and counselling for those living with cancer, their families and carers. Information provided about how to avoid cancer, tests, treatment, care and other support services.
- 0808 808 10 10 (9am-4.30pm)
- www.tenovuscancercare.org.uk
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support is dedicated to improving the quality of life of those who live with cancer. An up to date website, recently incorporating Cancer BACKUP information, and support also through the helpline, in addition to their 2000 specialist cancer nurses.
- 0808 808 0000 (9am-9pm)
- www.macmillan.org.uk
CancerHelp
CancerHelp, a comprehensive information service for those living with cancer, is part of Cancer Research UK.
NHS Direct Wales
NHS Direct Wales is a 24 hour helpline, which can give advice about health and health services across Wales. It is staffed by experienced nurses specially trained to give advice over the phone and provide information about all your local services.
- 0845 4647 (24 hours a day)
- 111.wales.nhs.uk
Patient.info
Extensive, good quality health information usually provided by GPs and nurses during consultation.