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great deal of general information about cancer is available here
including specific cancers, treatments and drugs.
Detailed information
is available for health professionals and there is up to date information
on clinical trials and new drugs. There are also links to other reliable
cancer websites. www.cancerbacup.org.uk
Offers
information and advice for the cultural and emotional needs of
black and minority ethnic people affected by cancer. This site
offers contact information and news on upcoming events for the
organisation.
www.cancerblackcare.org
Macmillan Cancer Support: Organisation providing support services
for people affected by cancer. The site includes a useful cancer
information centre section offering general advice and information
about publications available from various organisations. Up to date
news, contact information and how to support the organisation are
also available. www.cancerlink.org
Cancer Research UK : This site offers information about the organisation
and what it does. Also there is a detailed section about cancer including
ways to reduce your risk, specific cancers and statistics. There
are also ways to get involved given and what is happening in your
area. It is also possible to contact their information nurses for
any queries.
www.cancerresearchuk.org
Lymphoedema
Support Network: The site provides detailed information about the
various forms of lymphoedema as well as possible therapy. Up to date
news, articles and information about clinical trials and research
is also available. There is also a section on Lymphoedema and some
useful links. www.lymphoedema.org/lsn
The
National Cancer Alliance : An organisation that aims to ensure that
high quality treatment is available to all that need it. Its members
are patients, carers and health professionals in Britain . The site
gives information on what the NCA does, current projects, contact
information and how to support the organisation. www.nationalcanceralliance.co.uk
Roy
Castle Lung Cancer Foundation: Information about the charity itself,
lung cancer and research is all available on the site. There is also
help with quitting smoking with helplines for information about lung
cancer and smoking on the site. There is also information about how
to volunteer or donate to the foundation. www.roycastle.org
cancernet.co.uk:
This site, written by cancer professionals, provides detailed information
on specific treatments for cancer including radiotherapy, chemotherapy,
clinical trials and complimentary therapies. It includes an Asian
issues section available in Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu . www.cancernet.co.uk
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