Information and Support

To discuss your particular case or to find out what treatments or trials might be suitable for you please contact your Oncologist in the first instance.

The Royal Marsden is a world-leading cancer centre specialising in cancer diagnosis, treatment, research and education. Their clinical trials information page outlines the trials they have running and explains the criteria required.

Visit the Royal Marsden clinical trials page

Aims to list all cancer trials and studies recruiting in the UK and not only those supported by Cancer Research UK.

Visit the Cancer Research Clinical Trials site

Macmillan Cancer Support provides medical, practical, emotional and financial support to cancer patients, their carers, friends and family.

Phone: 0808 808 0000

Visit the Macmillan website

Marie Curie provides confidential support and practical information on all aspects of terminal illness.

Phone: 0800 090 2309 (Mon-Fri 8-6, Sat 11-5)

Visit the Marie Curie website

Cancer Research UK provides easy to understand information to anyone affected or concerned about cancer.

Phone: 0808 800 4040

Visit the Cancer Research UK website

Breast Cancer Care provides emotional support and tailored information to anyone affected by the disease.

Helpline: 0808 800 6000

Visit the Breast Cancer Care website

Young Lives vs Cancer provide clinical, practical and emotional support for children and young people, and their families.

Phone: 0300 303 5220

Visit the Young Lives vs Cancer website

Prostate Cancer UK offers information and support to anyone with concerns or questions about prostate cancer via a Specialist Nurse service, online chat and a 30-second online Risk Checker.

Phone: 0800 074 8383

Visit the Prostate Cancer UK website

Prostate Cancer Support provides telephone and e-mail support to men with prostate cancer, their wives, partners and families, people who are concerned, and those who want to know more.

Helpline support is given by volunteers who have themselves been affected by prostate cancer. Through the helpline you can be put in touch with contacts who have personal experience of the main treatments and stages of prostate cancer.

Helpline: 0845 6010766

Email: helpline@prostatecancersupport.info

Visit the Prostate Cancer Support site

Bone Cancer Research Trust is a supportive network for people affected by primary bone cancer.

Phone: 0800 111 4855

Visit the Bone Cancer Research Trust website

The British Association of Dermatologists provides information and general about skin diseases, including melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers.

Visit The British Association of Dermatologists website

The Brain Tumour Charity offers information and support to anyone affected by a brain tumour, including a support line, digital support groups, online one-to-one support and fact sheets.

Phone: 0808 800 0004

Visit the Brain Tumour Charity website

Information about the current cancer screening programmes in England.

Visit the NHS England cancer screening site

NHS Inform provides information and advice on breast screening throughout Scotland.

Phone: 0800 22 44 88 (daily 8am-10pm)

Visit the NHS Inform breast screening website

Information about screening programmes in Wales.

Visit the Screening Services site

Bowel Cancer UK offer information on bowel health and screening, plus a range of free resources and information on how to live with bowel cancer.

Visit the Bowel Cancer UK site

Breast Cancer Now provides information on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and how it is treated.

Phone: 0808 800 6000

Visit the Breast Cancer Now website

Information about cancer screening.

Visit the Cancer Research UK screening for cancer page

Breast Cancer Campaign is dedicated to funding world class research into breast cancer and supports research at centres of excellence in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

Its website offers information about breast cancer treatment and diagnosis, signs and symptoms, a monthly breast check reminder, and further information about breast cancer research.

Visit the Breast Cancer Campaign site

Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust offer a range of information and support to women and their families affected by cervical cancer and cell changes.

Phone: 0808 802 8000

Visit the Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust website

Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation provides information and support to those affected by lung cancer including downloads and support groups throughout the UK.

Phone: 0800 358 7200

Visit the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation website

NHS Smokefree provides advice, support and encouragement for smokers who want to quit. You can find information on the range of free support that is available, speak to a trained adviser for expert help on quitting and find your local NHS Stop Smoking Service.

Helpline: 0300 123 1044 (England only)

Visit the NHS Smokefree site

QUIT is an independent charity whose aim is to save lives by helping smokers to stop.

Phone: 0800 00 22 00

Visit the QUIT website

Smokeline is a national, confidential helpline in Scotland providing help and encouragement to smokers who wish to stop, or support ex-smokers who want to stay stopped.

Phone: 0800 84 84 84 (8am-10pm)

Visit the Smokeline website