Cancer

Cancer information in libraries Special collections chosen by health professionals in Macmillan Cancer Support have been placed in 11 libraries in Suffolk to provide self-help collections of up-to-date, accessible and credible cancer information

General information

• BBC Health - Cancer Information on common types, diagnosis, treatment and care
• Information from Netdoctor, NHS Choices, Patient UK and Surgery Door
• Referral guidelines for suspected cancer Understanding NICE guidance for people with suspected cancer, their families and carers
• World Cancer Research Fund Practical steps to reduce the risk of cancer

Cancer organisations

• Penny Brohn Cancer Care Offers a holistic approach, including complementary therapies, psychological support, spiritual healing, and nutritional and self-help techniques
• Cancer Counselling Trust A free, specialist counselling service to patients, their carers and friends
• CancerHelp UK is the patient information website of Cancer Research UK
• CancerLinks A gateway to information provided by Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust
• Macmillan Cancer Support Information, practical advice and support for patients, their families and carers, including workshops and e-learning
• Marie Curie Cancer Care Information for patients and carers

Cancer chat rooms

• Cancer Buddies Network Chat by private messaging, simply and safely, or join in a lively Forum and chat about all the things that only those with similar experiences really understand
• Cancer Chat Cancer Research UKs discussion forum
• Macmillan’s online community

Information for teenagers

• After Cure A website for survivors of childhood cancer
• CLIC Sargent   Information for younger people
• Riprap A website to help 12-16 year-olds cope when a parent has cancer. Provides information, an advice column and a chance to share stories
• Teenage Cancer Trust Information, organisations and an online forum for teenagers
• Teen Info on Cancer Includes advice on how to cope with cancer and a family support network

Palliative care and support centres

• Macmillan Nurses Offer expert information, advice and support about palliative care, free of charge
• Sue Ryder Care - The Chantry, Ipswich Long term nursing, respite and day care for people aged 16-65 with a neurological condition
• Supportive and palliative care services for people with cancer Understanding NICE guidance: information for adults with cancer, their families and carers

see also Hospices

Local Support and information see also under specific cancers

• Anglia Cancer Network Information on cancer and local palliative care and support services
• Cancer Information Centres at Ipswich, James Paget and the Norfolk & Norwich Hospitals
• GAPS Telephone support line for parents of children with leukaemia or cancer
• Macmillan Benefit Advice Service A home visiting service to help you and your family members and carers claim any benefits to which you may be entitled. Quick guide to benefits and Managing your debt are publications about financial help for people affected by cancer
• West Suffolk, Thetford and Sudbury Cancer Support Group 

Specific cancers

Bowel Cancer

• Beating Bowel Cancer Information on causes, prevention and treatments
• Bowel and Cancer Research Information on several bowel conditions including cancer and diverticular disease
• Bowel Cancer UK Information, advice and support. Includes information in Chinese and 5 Indic languages
• Healthcare services for bowel (colorectal) cancer Understanding NICE guidance – information for the public
• Information about Bowel Cancer A booklet from the Digestive Disorders Foundation

Brain tumour

• Brain tumour: a guide for patients and carers A booklet from the Brain and Spine Foundation Online. Also available in easy read
• Brain Tumour Action Support, counselling, information, education and research
• Brain Tumour UK Provides information and emotional support to brain tumour patients and their families
• Healthcare services for people with brain and other central nervous system tumours Understanding NICE guidance – information for the public

Breast cancer

• Advanced breast cancer Understanding NICE guidance about diagnosis and treatment
• Breakthrough Breast Cancer From understanding breast cancer and preventing it, to how it is detected and treated
• Breast Cancer Campaign Awareness, screening, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment
• Breast Cancer Care Awareness, diagnosis and living with the condition, and Breast Cancer Care, Suffolk Local support group
• Breast Cancer Haven Offers advice, care and support through 3 day centres in Hereford, Leeds and London and a free multimedia home-based support programme
• Early and locally advanced breast cancer Understanding NICE guidance about care and treatment
• Familial breast cancer Understanding NICE guidance for women with breast cancer in the family
• Newmarket Breast Cancer Support Group
• OPERA Online personal risk assessment programme for genetic breast and ovarian cancer: an interactive software programme for people concerned that there might be an inherited genetic link

Cervical cancer

• Jo’s Trust Information about cervical cancer and preventative, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Also hosts an online support forum

Childhood cancer

• Childhood Eye Cancer Trust A charity for families and individuals affected by retinoblastoma
• Children with Leukaemia Offers information on causes, treatment and prevention, and welfare projects to help minimise the stress of treatment
• CLIC Sargent Caring for children and young people with cancer and their families, in hospital and in the community. Website includes some information in Bengali, Gujarati and Punjabi
• Neuroblastoma Society Includes a booklet for parents, a befriending scheme and developments in research and treatment

Head and Neck Cancers

• Healthcare services for head and neck cancers Understanding NICE guidance about diagnosis and treatment: information for the public

Kidney cancer

• Kidney Cancer: MedLinePlus Information from the US National Library of Medicine about the kidneys, kidney cancer, treatment options, relevant medical research, and links to many other useful sites
• Kidney Cancer UK Offers a fact pack, FAQs and an online forum
• Understanding kidney cancer A patient information guide from the James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer

Leukaemia

• African-Caribbean Leukaemia Trust Information on leukaemia and blood related cancers
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia Support Association A one-stop resource for people with CLL and their carers
• Leukaemia CARE Provides care and support to all those whose lives have been affected by leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and the allied blood disorders
• Leukaemia & Lymphoma Reserach Working to improve diagnosis of blood disorders and treatments and support patients and their families with information
• Leukaemia Society (UK) Offers care and support through a helpline, home and hospital visiting, counselling and a befriending scheme

Liver cancer

• Information about liver cancer A booklet from the Digestive Disorders Foundation

Lung cancer

• British Lung Foundation What lung cancer is, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated
• Cancer Research UK – Lung Cancer Information about symptoms and causes, tests for lung cancer, treatment, living with lung cancer, and current research
• The diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer Understanding NICE guidance for people with lung cancer, their families and carers
• Lung Cancer Information Centre from Macmillan Cancer Support
• Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Understanding lung cancer, treatments and living with the condition

Lymphoma

• Lymphoma Association Provides emotional support and information on a range of issues to anyone with lymphatic cancer and their families and carers
• Lymphoma-net Supporting patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and their families with information on types, causes and symptoms and the different treatments available, as well as links to patient support groups and general advice on living as healthily as possible with NHL

Male cancers

• Orchid: fighting male cancer Information and leaflets on male cancers

Mesothelioma

• Mesothelioma UK Impartial up-to-date information for patients and their carers

Mouth cancer

• Mouth Cancer Foundation Information, counselling and support for patients with mouth, throat, salivary gland and thyroid cancers, and their families

Myeloma (Bone marrow cancer)

• Myeloma UK: Information on myeloma, its treatment and management to help you understand the disease and make informed decisions about your care and treatment options

Oesophageal cancer

• Oesophageal Patients Association Provides brief information on the condition and a telephone support line

Ovarian cancer

• OPERA Online personal risk assessment programme for genetic breast and ovarian cancer: an interactive software programme for people concerned that there might be an inherited genetic link
• Ovacome the ovarian cancer support network
• Ovarian Cancer Action Information on risk factors, symptoms and treatment
• Target Ovarian Cancer Symptoms, risk factors and treatments. Includes some information in other languages

Pancreatic cancer

• About the pancreas Information from the University of Liverpool about the pancreas and pancreatic cancer
• Information about pancreatic cancer A booklet from the Digestive Disorders Foundation
• Pancreatic Cancer UK Provides a central resource of information on pancreatic cancer to patients, caregivers and GPs and a national support network

Prostate cancer see also Male cancers

• East Suffolk Prostate Cancer Support Group Support, including a helpline and meetings, for people affected by the condition
• Everyman – Prostate Cancer Check the facts, get help and support, and find out where to go to discuss any concerns you may have
• Prostate cancer Understanding NICE guidance for people with the condition, their families and carers
• Prostate Cancer Charity Information on risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and lifestyle
• Prostate UK Information on all kinds of prostate problems

Skin Cancer

• Healthcare services for skin tumours including melanoma Understanding NICE guidance – information for people with skin tumours, their families and carers
• Skcin A one stop information point written by medical professionals and specialists in all areas of skin cancer including prevention, detection, surgery and cure

Stomach cancer

• Information about stomach cancer A booklet from the Digestive Disorders Foundation

Testicular cancer see also Male cancers

• Everyman – Testicular Cancer Check the facts, get help and support, and find out where to go to discuss any concerns you may have

Thyroid cancer

• CancerHelp UK tells you all about thyroid cancer, including symptoms and causes, tests, treatment, living with thyroid cancer, and current research
• Macmillan Cancer Support information on thyroid cancer, including how it is diagnosed, treatments you might have, possible side effects and how to get further support

General information links

• Supporting services