Useful Links

The following links offer both regional and national information and access to cancer resources in the United Kingdom.

If you know of other useful links please submit them by emailing us via this page

Cancer Bacup

http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk
A UK cancer charity providing information and support for cancer patients. The site offers detailed information for many types of cancer and a wide range of related topics written by oncologists specifically for cancer patients.

Cancer & You

http:www.cancerandyou.info
The Cancer and You website has been developed as part of the Salford and Trafford Cancer Information Project, to allow local people access to information when they need it.

MRI Cancer Centre

http:/www.cancercentre.info

A comprehensive information resource based at Manchester Royal Infirmary.

The Manchester and Chester Cancer Network

http://www.gmccn.nhs.uk

St Ann's Hospice

http://www.sah.org.uk
St Ann's Hospice aims to improve the quality of life of people living with life-threatening illnesses in Greater Manchester, while supporting their families and carers.

The Christie Hospital

http://www.christie.nhs.uk
The Christie Hospital NHS Trust is the largest cancer treatment centre of its kind in Europe, and an international leader in cancer research and development.

Cancer Support

http://www.cancerindex.org
A large site based at Newcastle University listing links to cancer support websites.

Cancer Help

http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk
A large and very informative cancer information and support service.

Beechwood Cancer Care Centre

http://www.beechwoodcancercare.co.uk
The website for The Beechwood Cancer Care Centre in Stockport.

Vulval Cancer Support Group

http://www.vaco.co.uk
VACO (Vulval Awareness Campaign Organisation)

Cancer Voices

http://www.cancervoices.org.uk/
CancerVoices is a UK-wide network of people affected by cancer who are helping to shape the future of cancer care. Supported by Macmillan Cancer Relief.

National Conference of Self Help Groups

http://www.nationalcancer.org

Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisations

http://www.gmcvo.org.uk
building the strength and influence of the voluntary sector

Rarer Cancer Forums

http://www.rarercancers.org.uk
UK charity that offers general advice and information about rare and less common cancers, and facilitates supportive networking between patients

Best Treatments

http://www.besttreatments.co.uk
This is a health website for patients and their carers. It has in-depth information on all major chronic conditions. It tells you which treatments work and which don't, based on the best and most up-to-date research evidence. All the information is written in simple and accessible language. The aims to help patients and carers understand their condition, answer their questions about the benefits and risks of treatments, and use the information to work together with their doctor in deciding which treatment is right for them.

Cancer and Us

http://cancerandus.co.uk
Support Group based in the day care centre at St Ann's Hospice in Little Hulton

Mesothelioma

http://www.pleuralmesothelioma.comk

Mesothelioma is a very aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.Mesothelioma life expectancy depends on the stage, age, treatment options
and individual health.