Cancer Care and Support on the NHS

Free screening for certain types of cancer is available on the NHS for some people. Find out who is invited for screening, and what to expect. ...

Statistics show that in the United States of America over five hundred thousand people pass away as a result of some form of cancer every year.

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Over two hundred different kinds of cancer have been documented and these classifications are based upon which area of the body they originate in. But what is it that increases the likelihood of anyone developing cancer?

Factors such as lifestyle, diet and exposure to environmental pollution are some of the biggest causes of cancer.

Health Links

You Are Not Alone

Should you have questions regarding Cancer Support and Care, get in touch with us and we will answer them as best we can. (2015)

Cancer Support and Care - Related Links

  • Cancer Information - Macmillan Cancer Support
  • White House Cancer Support
  • Cancer Research UK: the UK's leading cancer charity
  • Paul's Cancer Support Centre
  • Cancer Support Scotland: Providing emotional & practical support
  • Cancer Support - Cancer Counselling Trust
  • Breast Cancer Support Board
  • Cancer Support International
  • Breast Cancer Care | Information and support for anyone affected
  • Cancer Support Bradford & Airedale
  • Ayrshire Cancer Support
  • Ovacome: the ovarian cancer support network
  • Scottish Cancer Support
  • CancerHelp UK
  • Prostate Cancer Support Federation
  • Cancer Support for All


Talking to a counsellor experienced in cancer issues can ease the sense of isolation you may feel and help you to find ways to face the challenges ahead.

Cancer Information
 Providing high quality and up to date information, practical advice and support for cancer patients and their families since October 2001

Cancer Support Service
Free cancer information service staffed by qualified and experienced cancer nurses who help over 50,000 cancer patients and their families by telephone, letter and email·

Publications
Publications on all aspects of cancer written specifically for patients and their families.

Resources available online
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