Common Cancers
Information and advice on the most common cancers online and on the phone.
Remember, the contacts on the main Cancer page will also be able to help.
Bowel cancer
Bowel Cancer UK 0800 8 40 35040
Provides information on reducing your risk of bowel cancer, treatments and an A-Z terminology list.
They also have an Advisory service:
Email: advisory@bowelcanceruk.org.uk
BBC: Bowel cancer
Information regarding bowel cancer and good questions to ask your Doctor.
Cancer Backup: Bowel cancer
Provides a wide variety of information on this type of cancer ranging from diagnosing and treatments to clinical trials and support.
NHS: Bowel Cancer Screening
Answers to common questions about bowel cancer, including information on the screening process..
Breast Cancer
Breakthrough Breast Cancer 08080 100 200
Provides information on breast cancer and campaigns for improvements in breast cancer services.
Email: info@breakthrough.org.uk
Breast Cancer Care 0808 800 6000
Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–2pm
This site provides information, practical assistance and emotional support for anyone affected by breast cancer. They also have a helpline that you can call.
Their helpline is a free and confidential service.Run by specially trained nurses, whoareable tooffer advice about services inside and outside Breast Cancer Careand can help you make informed choices about whatyoushould do.
Email: info@breastcancercare.org.uk
Scottish Breast Cancer Campaign
A voluntary breast cancer advocacy group, who campaign for the best possible treatment and services for men and women affected by breast cancer in Scotland. They are not a patient support organisation, or self help group.
BBC: Breast cancer
Information on breast cancer from diagnosis and treatment to recovery.
NHS Choices Breast Cancer in Men
Breast cancer is usually thought of as a female condition, but around 1% of breast cancers occur in men. This area takes you through symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Lung Cancer
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Patient Care Network
Information, support network and advocacy service for people affected by lung cancer throughout the UK.
Cancer Help: Lung Cancer
Information on diagnosing, treatments, living with lung cancer and scientific developments.
Prostate and Testicular Cancers
The Prostate Cancer Charity 0800 074 8383
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, late night Wed ,7pm–9pm
The Charity provides support , information, and funds research. They also run a series of activities around the UK.
The Scottish Association of Prostate Support Groups
Supports those affected by prostate cancer through support groups and information. A group meets weekly in Glasgow City Centre. See the site for more details.
Email: supportprostate@tiscali.co.uk
Tel: 01738 450415
Everyman
A site dedicated to male cancers.
Cancer Backup: Prostate
Detailed information and advice on prostate cancer.
