Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancerbackup are merging in 2008. Cancerbackup is the UK's leading source of high quality information on cancer and Macmillan provides a full range of medical, practical, emotional and financial support for people affected by cancer. By joining together they will be able to reach out and help more people by improved telephone helpline support through an enchanced direct cancer information service with access to cancer information, nurses, nutritionists, financial, psychological and other experts.

Macmillan Cancer Relief & Macmillan CancerLine

Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. Cancer affects us all. We can all help. We are Macmillan Cancer Support .

The Macmillan CancerLine has enlisted the help of Language Line which can interpret 150 languages. Callers are linked to a Language Line interpreter in their preferred language and a three-way conversation allows Macmillan's trained staff to provide the caller with the help and information that they need. This includes answers to common questions relating to cancer, such as where to find a local support group, where to get information leaflets on cancer in other languages or how to get a Macmillan nurse.

Website: www.macmillan.org.uk
Email: cancerline@macmillan.org.uk
Tel: 0808 8082020
(lines open Monday to Friday 9.00am- 6.00pm)
Textphone 0808 808 0121

Cancerbackup

Helps people affected by cancer. Specialist nurses answer enquiries by phone or letter about all aspects of living with cancer.

Website: www.cancerbackup.org.uk
Email: info@cancerbackup.org
Tel: Freephone 0808 800 1234
(lines open Monday to Friday 9.00am- 8.00pm)

Cancerbackup also produce fact sheets on 'Understanding Chemotherapy', 'Radiotherapy', 'Surgery' and 'Breast Cancer' in five other languages; Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. For copies of the fact sheets contact them on 020 7696 9003 or via the website.

They provide information on resources and support such as symptoms and side effects, eating well, relationships and communication, if someone else has cancer, advanced cancer, UK patient information guide and practical issues such as life after treatment, travel, financial and legal issues, work and cancer.

Cancer Black Care

Offers practical and emotional support, addressing the cultural and emotional needs of black and ethnic minority people affected by cancer, their friends and family, and carers. They provide one-to-one counselling, advice on grants, benefits and general welfare.

Website: www.cancerblackcare.org
Email: info@cancerblackcare.org
Tel: 020 8961 4151

Breast Cancer Care

Breast Cancer Care is the UK 's leading provider of information, practical assistance and emotional support for anyone affected by breast cancer. Every year we give direct support to over 22,000 people with breast cancer or breast health concerns through our helpline, peer support and other direct services. In addition, we respond to 2 million requests for support and information about breast cancer or breast health concerns through our publications, website and outreach work. All our services are free.

We are committed to campaigning for better treatment and support for people with breast cancer and their families.

Website at www.breastcancercare.org.uk
Email: info@breastcancercare.org.uk
Tel Helpline: 0808 800 6000
Textphone 0808 800 6001
(Lines open Monday to Friday 10.00am- 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am- 2.00pm)

Breakthrough Breast Cancer Care

Breakthrough is the UK 's leading charity committed to fighting breast cancer through research and education

Website: www.breakthrough.org.uk
Email: purple@breakthrough.org.uk
Tel: 020 7025 2400

One in nine UK women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. These women are wives, mothers, sisters, neighbours and friends, meaning that breast cancer will affect nearly all of us in some way.

BCPals

www.bcpals.org.uk

Carers UK

Information and support to people caring for relatives and friends. Over 100 branches run by carers and can refer to local sources of help and support. They can advise carers on rights and entitlements.

Website: www.carersuk.org
Email: info@carersuk.org
CarersLine: 0808 808 7777

The Lavender Trust (part of Breast Cancer Care)

They raise money specifically to fund information and support for younger women with breast cancer. They cannot answer medical queries but you can visit www.breastcancercare.org.uk where there is an area of the site dedicated to younger women

Website: www.lavendertrust.org.uk
Tel Helpline: 0808 800 6000
Textphone 0808 800 6001
(Lines open Monday to Friday 10.00am- 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am- 2.00pm)

Directory of cancer information available in ethnic minority languages:

This directory is a comprehensive record of information available on cancer in ethnic minority languages in the United Kingdom . A copy of the directory is free to cancer patients by telephoning 020 8432 0565 or email info@cancerequality.org.uk

Cancer Equality Carers Project:

Language tapes are available entitled 'Caring for Someone with Cancer' and these are available free to carers of people with cancer from Asian and Chinese communities.

The languages are Bengali, Cantonese, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. All the tapes have the English version on the B side.

Please contact the Afiya Trust on 0207 582 0400 if you would like a copy.

Breast Cancer Haven

Breast Cancer Haven is a UK charity supporting the physical and emotional needs of anyone affected by breast cancer.

Havens are welcoming day centres which offer free support, information and complementary therapies to help you before, during and after medical treatment. They also have an excellent DVD on lymphoedema.

Website: www.breastcancerhaven.org.uk

Breast Cancer Haven
Effie Road
London
SW6 1TB
Telephone: 020 7384 0099 (reception)

NHS Choices www.nhs.uk

NHS Choices is split into 3 categories: 'Live Well', 'Health A-Z' and 'Choose Services'

Live Well - Get more out of life with lots of great ideas to help you eat, sleep and breathe a little more freely

Health A-Z - Make better choices about your health. You are able to access in-depth information on over 850 conditions and treatments.

Choose Services - Find local hospitals, doctors and more, and share your views with others.