Articles
Clare Crombie, (Download - 88 Kb) - a psychotherapist, looks at the emotional impact of cancer, for most people uncharted territory in terms their own reactions.
Diana Moran a tv presenter and health writer, describes her experience of counselling at The Cancer Counselling Trust and the benefit of being able to talk openly to someone she came to trust.
Dr Peter Harvey (Download - 104 Kb) - who works with cancer patients, addresses the way that the end of treatment can be as much of a challenge as the original diagnosis.
Hannah Boswell shares her experience of losing her father to cancer, and how family and counselling helped during a difficult time.
Julia Stuart, (Download - 65 Kb) - a journalist, wrote an article for The Independent which describes three people affected by cancer and their experiences with The Cancer Counselling Trust.
Kate Carr a journalist, writes about her experiences as a cancer patient on the receiving end of well meant but often unhelpful comments and reactions.
The Perils and Pitfalls of Positive Thinking (Download - 2411 Kb) - Article by Dr Peter Hervey
Useful Links
BCPals / Breast Cancer Forums (Link) - Supporting women whose lives have been touched by breast cancer
BestTreatments (Link) - BestTreatments is a health website for patients and their carers. It has in-depth information on all major chronic conditions. It tells you which treatments work and which don't, based on the best and most up-to-date research evidence.
Breast Cancer Care (Link) - Information and support to those affected by breast cancer Helpline: 0808 800 6000
Breast Cancer Haven (Link) - Breast Cancer Haven aims to support the physical and emotional needs of anyone affected by breast cancer. The free Haven Programme offers up to date information, counselling, education and complementary therapies. 020 7384 0099
Cancer Black Care (Link) - London based centre for information, advice and support and counselling for those affected by cancer. Telephone: 020 7249 1097
Cancer Journey (Link) - Cancer Journey is an information signposting service for anyone affected by any type of cancer.
Cancer Options (Link) - Information and advice for patients wishing to follow a holistic approach and make confident, informed decisions about their cancer care.
Cancer Self Care (Link) - Self-help resource, which includes books, CDs, tapes, diet, nutrition, exercise, complementary therapies and a discussion board.
CANCERactive (Link) - Independent charity providing information on orthodox, complementary and alternative therapy developments through their magazine icon
CancerBACUP (Link) - London based centre for information, advice and support and counselling for those affected by cancer. Telephone: 020 7249 1097
Cripplegate Foundation (Link) - South Islington charity working to improve the quality of life for local people, including those in financial need.
Leukaemia Care Society (Link) - Promotes welfare of people with leukaemia and allied blood disorders. Based in Worcester. Freephone: 0800 169 6680
London Prostate Cancer Centre (Link) - Provides information, advice, diagnosis, treatment options and latest research into the disease from four of the UK's leading cancer specialists. [email protected]
Lymphoma-net.org (Link) - Lymphoma-net.org aims to help improve communication about non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and its treatment.
Macmillan Cancer Relief (Link) - National charity supporting cancer patients and their families. Helpline: 0845 601 6161
Marie Curie Cancer Care (Link) - National charity providing care for patients in the community and in hospices. Telephone: 020 7599 7777
Mesothelioma Web (Link) - Information and resources on mesothelioma
Ovacome (Link) - Ovarian cancer support group. Telephone: 07071 781861
Penny Brohn Cancer Care (Link) - (formerly known as the Bristol Cancer Help Centre) A holistic centre offering complementary cancer care and advice to work alongside orthodox medical treatment. Helpline: 0845 123 2310
Positive Action on Cancer (PAC) (Link) - PAC provides free professional telephone and face-to-face counselling service for anyone over the age of 14 years who is directly or indirectly affected by any form of cancer. Telephone: 01373 455 255
Say I Love You (Link) - "Say I Love You" develops and organises events which provide an opportunity for families affected by cancer to be together at a fun event, along with the general public and raise money for charities that support people through the process of dying of cancer.
The Oesophageal Patients' Association (Link) - Support organisation for people affected by oesophageal cancer. Telephone: 0121 704 9860
The Prostate Cancer Charity (Link) - Information and support for people affected by prostate cancer. Helpline: 0845 300 8383
Yes to Life (Link) - Yes to Life offers support and information on all aspects of complementary and alternative cancer therapies in addition to workshops and one to one support. Tel: 0845 257 6950
Youth Cancer Trust (Link) - The Youth Cancer Trust is a unique charity based in sunny Bournemouth. It provides free, fun activity based holidays for young people (aged 14 to 25) suffering with cancer or any malignant disease from anywhere in the UK or who are patients of any UK hospital. Telephone: 01202 763591
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