Information and resources for your cancer journey

American Cancer Society

Resources for people experiencing cancer including networking and education opportunities. Also support groups, peer counselling, and other programs to help cancer survivors thrive not just survive.

American Institute for Cancer Research

Cancer resources. 800.843.8114

American Psychosocial Oncology Society

Multidisciplinary professional organization dedicated to the psychosocial aspects of cancer treatment.

Cancer 101

Information for navigating cancer.

CancerCare

A wide range of services and supports for anyone affected by cancer.

Canadian Cancer Society - Société canadienne du cancer

A national organization offering information, resources and support, and funding research.

Cancer Australia

A national government agency, with a wide range of information and resources.

Cancer Council Australia

A national non-government organisation: research, information, prevention, support, treatment guidelines and advocacy.

Cancer Research UK

Research charity whose website provides cancer information.

Macmillan Cancer

UK cancer care and support charity offering practical, medical and financial support.

Marie Curie Cancer Care

Free nursing care to cancer patients and those with other terminal illnesses in their own homes, and in Marie Curie hospices.

Mesothelioma Group

A mesothelioma support community.

Institute of Medicine

Cancer Care for the Whole Patient.

Cure Today

US periodical with up to date info on treatments and news as well as other resources.UScancer survivors and their care givers can subscribe for free.

Nothing Personal - Disturbing undercurrents in cancer care

By Mitzi Blennerhassett, Radcliffe Publishing LTD, Foreword Professor Karol Sikora. Relevant to patients with any illness: seeing the person in the patient, compassion in care, patient safety, cancer survivorship strategy, supportive and palliative care.

American Hospice Foundation

US resources for hospice services and support. 202.223.0204.

Help the Hospices

Information, resources, and financial assistance around protecting the fertility of young women and men who are in treatment for cancer (part of Livestrong).

The Virtues Project

A global project that gives people ways of living meaningful, compassionate lives.

Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund

US organization providing services and financial assistance for cancer survivors aged 18-40.

Fertile Hope

Information, resources, and financial assistance around protecting the fertility of young women and men who are in treatment for cancer (part of Livestrong).

Hope for Two - The Pregnant with Cancer Network

US organization, provides resources and peer support for women who are pregnant and have been diagnosed with cancer.

I'm Too Young for This

Great cancer resources for young adults and a weekly web radio show.

Planet Cancer

Resources, retreats, and online networking for young adults experiencing cancer.

Rise Above It

Campaigns to improve cancer survival rates in young people.

Surviving and Moving Forward with Cancer - The SAM Fund

Financial assistance to young adults in the US who are through with active treatment to help with medical bills, school tuition, etc., to help them keep moving forward.

Teenage Cancer Trust

UK charity devoted to supporting teenagers and young adults.

The Ulman Cancer Fund For Young Adults

A support community for young adults.

Vital Options

Facilitates communication about cancer, with videos and discussions from international participants, and the Group Room, a call-in radio show.

Young Cancer Spouses

A web forum for young spouses supporting their partners through cancer.

Young Survival Coalition

Resources, web community, and networking opportunities for young women experiencing breast cancer.

Adult Bone Cancer Survivors

A community of survivors; provides links to support organizations.

Bone Cancer Research Trust

UK organization offering information and support, raising awareness and funding research.

Beating Bowel Cancer

UK charity providing support services for bowel cancer patients and their families, and raising awareness of symptoms.

Bowel Cancer UK

Charity offering information and promoting awareness of bowel cancer.

Bowel Cancer Information

UK voluntary website with information and survivors stories.

Breakthrough Breast Cancer

UK organization providing information, education and funding research for a cure for breast cancer.

BreastCancer.org

US non-profit organization that provides up-to-date information on breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Care

UK organization providing practical support, opportunities to meet others, and information for anyone affected by breast cancer.

Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Research and support on inflammatory breast cancer.

LBBC - Living Beyond Breast Cancer

A non-profit organization dedicated to empowering all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life.

National Breast Cancer Foundation

The leading organization in Australia raising money for research into the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer.

National Breast Cancer Foundation

US organization which runs mammography screenings, and provides education and information.

Pink Ribbon

A global community to support breast cancer.

Sisters Network

A national network in the US that connects African American breast cancer survivors.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

US organization that provides resources for women experiencing breast cancer and funds research.

The Eve Appeal

UK organization that fundraises for research. Its website has information about gynaecological cancers.

Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust

UK organization offering information, resources, support, fundraising and campaigning.

NOCC

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, a US organization providing information on ovarian cancer.

Ovacome

UK-wide network for women with ovarian cancer, offering online, email and telephone individual support.

Ovarian Cancer Action

UK organisation which funds and campaigns for research. Its website has lots of information.

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

US organization provides information on ovarian cancer and clinical trials.

Target Ovarian Cancer

UK charity that works to improve diagnosis and treatment, and offers support to women with ovarian cancer.

Anthony Nolan

UK blood cancer charity and bone marrow register. It offers support and information, raises awareness and carries out research.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

US organization providing information and support for people with Leukemia and Lymphoma.

The Lymphoma Association

UK specialist charity providing medical information and support for patients, families, friends and carers.

Myeloma UK

Organization supporting patients and families, funding research and raising awareness.

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

UK organisation which supports people with lung cancer, provides information, and campaigns to prevent and treat lung cancer.

Everyman

A UK men's health charity that provides information about prostate and testicular cancer.

Checkmelads

UK charity run by survivors of testicular cancer, promoting awareness and offering support.

Orchid

UK charity that aims to save men’s lives from testicular, prostate and penile cancers through support services, research and promoting awareness.

Prostate Cancer UK

Charity providing support and information, campaigning for awareness and better treatment, and funding research.

UK Prostate Link

Government-funded site that gathers good quality information about prostate cancer from a range of sources.

Mesothelioma Center

US organization which provides information and services for people with mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma Guide

Information and support for people with mesothelioma (asbestos-related cancer).

Mouth Cancer Action

UK campaigning organization, with information about mouth cancers on its website.

Mouth Cancer Foundation

UK organisation offering support and information to people with mouth, throat, head and neck cancers.

Throat Cancer Foundation

UK charity that supports everyone affected by cancers of the throat, including those caused by HPV. It also funds research and campaigns.

Pancreatic Cancer UK

Charity offering support and information to people with pancreatic cancer, raising awareness, and finding research.

Sarcoma

UK charity providing support and information for people with sarcomas, and awareness raising and research.

British Skin Foundation

UK organisation that funds research into skin cancers. Its website has information about different cancers.

Skin Cancer Foundation

International organization devoted to education, prevention, early detection and prompt treatment of skin cancer. Website has information about skin cancers.

Disability Rights UK

Information and support for people with disabilities on a range of areas including benefits, work and education.

Expert Patients Programme

A UK organization that runs self-management courses to help people take control of their health and manage their condition better.

healthtalkonline: real stories

A website where people talk about how their condition has affected them, about their treatments, and answer questions that many people are embarrassed to ask. Contains sound medical information about a wide range of conditions.

NHS Choices

Information about a very wide range of conditions, treatments and symptoms. Forums where people can talk about their condition with others.

youthhealthtalk: real stories

Reliable information about a very wide range of conditions for young people, shared by young people.

Asthma UK

Charity offering information and advice, including a hotline, for people with asthma. Also campaigns and funds research.

Arrhythmyia Alliance

A UK coalition of charities, professionals and patients working to promote diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias. Website includes information about a range of heart rhythm problems.

Atrial Fibrillation Association

UK organization offering information and support for people with AF.

Blood Pressure UK

Information and advice for people with high blood pressure.

British Heart Foundation

Help and advice on all heart conditions, also campaigning and research.

Heart Research UK

A charity that funds research and community projects that promote heart health.

Heart UK

Support and information for people with high cholesterol, including a helpline. Also education and campaigning.

National Kidney Federation

UK charity run by and for kidney patients. Help, information and fundraising. Links to many other organizations that can help.

National Kidney Foundation

US organization offering support and information for people with chronic kidney disease.

British Liver Trust

Organization offering information, advice and support (including local groups) to people with liver disease. Also research.

British Lung Foundation

Organization offering information and support for people with lung conditions. Also research.

Diabetes UK

Charity offering a wide range of support locally and nationally, and information, training and research.

Samaritans

UK organization offering support to anyone in distress. It has branches across the UK, and offers anonymous support by phone, email or post.

Mind

UK mental health charity offering information, support, helplines and online communities for anyone living with or caring for someone with a mental health problem.

Epilepsy Action

UK charity offering information, support, helplines and communities for people with epilepsy.

Epilepsy Research UK

A national charity dedicated to epilepsy research, with information on its website.

Epilepsy Society

UK charity providing support and services for people with epilepsy, also research and campaigns.

Alzheimers Society

UK charity offering information and support to people with dementia, their families and carers, including helplines, local branches and an online forum. It campaigns and funds research.

Dementia UK

National charity offering support to people with dementia, their families and carers. It provides mental health nurses specialising in dementia, and a national helpline.

British Thyroid Foundation

A charity supporting people with thyroid disorders, with information and online, telephone and local support.

Different Strokes

UK charity for younger stroke survivors. It offers information, a helpline and online discussions and blogs, and local exercise groups.

Stroke Association

UK charity supporting stroke survivors, and funding research. It provides information, advice, local services and a helpline.

Dying Matters

A UK coalition of organisations whose aim is to make living and dying well the norm. Its website has information, resources and links to local and online communities, which are designed to help people to think, plan and talk about death openly.

The National Council for Palliative Care

The UK umbrella charity for palliative, hospice and end of life care. In Scotland, go to The Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care.

Together for Short Lives

UK charity supporting children and young people with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions, and their families.