Links
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Teenage Cancer Trust
A charity which focuses on the needs of teenagers and young adults with cancer. They fund the development of specialist teenage units in hospitals, provide education about cancer to schools, raise awareness of cancer in young people, organise conferences and much more. Their website provides links to other sources of information and support.
www.teenagecancertrust.org
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK, the UK's leading charity dedicated to cancer research. The website has a wealth of information about cancer, research, how to donate and more ways to support them.
Cancerbackup: Teen Info on Cancer
Provides information about cancer, its treatments, side effects and how to cope with them. There’s practical advice and useful hints and tips to help you understand and cope with your illness. You can join their on-line community and share your experiences with others. There’s also a section to help friends and family understand what you’re dealing with.
www.click4tic.org.uk
Bowel Cancer UK
Bowel Cancer UK aims to save lives by raising awareness of bowel cancer, campaigning for best treatment and care and providing practical support and advice.
http://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk
2bME: Look good.Feel better
A non medical web site offering practical advice for teenagers and young adults living with cancer. It includes information on coping with hair loss, caring for your skin, diet, weight loss and socialising.
www.2bme.org/2bMe.html
Siblinks
Provides social, practical and emotional support to brothers, sisters and children of people with cancer.
www.siblinks.org
Macmillan Cancer Support
Provides information about cancer and its treatments. Also offers support guidance.
www.macmillan.org.uk
CLIC Sargent
Provide a full range of publications and services to support the whole family, including financial support, holidays and activities. Some of their information is available in Punjabi, Bengali and Gujarati.
http://www.clicsargent.org.uk/Home
Youth Cancer Forum Scotland
Connects teenagers and young adults with cancer across Scotland. They provide access to information about diagnosis, treatment, support services and sources of help in your area.
www.ycfscot.org
Cancer Support Scotland (TakTent)
Cancer Support Scotland (Tak Tent) is a national cancer support charity founded in 1980 by Professor Sir Kenneth Calman.
The Prostate Cancer Charity
The Prostate Cancer Charity was set up in 1996 in response to the urgent need to increase investment in prostate cancer research and to raise public and political awareness of a long neglected disease. The UK’s leading voluntary organisation working with people affected by prostate cancer.
http://www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/
Now, in Scotland, there is a network of established support groups, which are free and open to men living with prostate cancer, their partners, families, friends or carers. The groups meet regularly and offer the opportunity for informal chat and discussion, guest speakers and free literature.
Leukaemia Care
Leukaemia CARE exists to provide vital care and support to all those whose lives have been affected by leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and the allied blood disorders. Their work extends to the welfare of patients, their families and carers.
Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research
Provide information about all the different blood cancers for patients and their families.
www.beatbloodcancers.org
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group
The CCLG is an association of healthcare professionals involved in the treatment and care of children and younger teenagers with cancer, and underpins all the activity in paediatric oncology in the British Isles. Provision of information for patients and families is a core activity.
Beating Bowel Cancer
Beating Bowel Cancer is a leading UK charity for bowel cancer patients, working to raise awareness of symptoms, promote early diagnosis and encourage open access to treatment choice for those affected by bowel cancer.
http://www.beatingbowelcancer.org
The Lymphoma Association
The Lymphoma Association provides information and support to anyone affected by lymphoma.
Jimmy Teens TV
Films made by young people, giving their views on living and coping with cancer.
www.jimmyteens.tv
The Willow Foundation
A national charity offering ‘special days’ for young adults (16-40) with serious illness. They organise and fund the day of your choice, including transport, tickets and accommodation if necessary.
www.willowfoundation.org.uk
Odyssey
A charity which runs activity courses for anyone over 18 who have been treated for cancer. The courses include a programme of outdoor challenges with physical, creative or artistic activities.
www.odyssey.org.uk
Ellen MacArthur Trust
Takes young people (up to age 18) recovering from cancer on sailing trips or residential sailing courses.
www.ellenmacarthurtrust.org
Bullying UK
Provides information and advice to anyone worried about bullying.
www.bullying.co.uk
Cancer Buddies Network
Cancer Buddies Network is an online charity based support group designed to put you in touch with your cancer buddy so you can share the ups and downs, laughter and tears with someone who knows how it feels. You can chat 1-to-1 simply and safely onsite by private messenger, or join in our lively and friendly Forum 24/7. Whether you have experienced cancer yourself, or you are family, friend or carer, come and search for your buddy simply and safely on our dedicated website today!
Young Minds
A national organisation which provides information to young people about mental health and well -being
www.youngminds.org.uk
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Patient Network provides an information and support network for the 40,000 people throughout the UK who are diagnosed with lung cancer each year.
Brain Tumour Buddies
BT Buddies is a non-medical resource - launched in March 2009 to coincide with Brain Tumour Awareness Month to help increase knowledge and support for people affected by a High Grade Brain Tumour.
Ochre Charity
Ochre has been formed to promote awareness of oesophageal cancer amongst the public, professionals, politicians and patients.
Why Bother - MacMillan Cancer Support
Why bother finding out more about cancer? Because over 2 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with cancer, so a lot of children and young people will know someone affected by it.
