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Information about cancer

Have you got a question about the impact of cancer on your life? Click for more information.
 
A new diagnosis and all the information provided can be overwhelming and sometimes it is difficult to understand everything you have been told or given. We can help to find the right information for you at the right time. 
 
Our information is available in a range of formats and languages, and we will do our best to find suitable information for you. It is published by Macmillan who produce independent, expert, up-to-date information for people affected by cancer. Their medical information is rigorously reviewed by cancer professionals to ensure that it's accurate and reflects the best available evidence. All our information is free.
 
We have which uses simple language and pictures to tell you about cancer. These booklets can be useful if you want information that is easier to understand.

We also have a range of videos about cancer presented with
 
We have a wide range of information leaflets at our pod. Please drop by to see us and we will help you or contact us to make an appointment. If you would like some of these booklets in print just ask us and we can order them for you.

Benefits and Finance

Ask for financial and benefits advice on the Macmillan Telephone Support helpline: 0808 808 0000.

Relationships

Talking to children:
  •  - from Hope Support Services.
  • - A Fruit Fly Collective resource to support adults with cancer who are about to start conversations with their children.
  •  - A Fruit Fly Collective project to support parents living with cancer, or who have previously had cancer.
  •  - an organisation providing support to people who have been diagnosed with cancer in or around pregnancy.

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Support for LGBTQIA+

  • Macmillan have a to support LGBTQ+ people with cancer, and a downloadable booklet ''
  •  - UCATS is a new service for the trans and non-binary community.

Information in other languages

Macmillan has translated some of their information booklets into languages other than English and these are available .

Other organisations supporting people with cancer

  • � cancer support charity for young people
  • for young adults with cancer
  •  Community support organisation offering counselling and information services.
  •   supporting people of colour diagnosed with cancer.

Last updated17 May 2024
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