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1. General Support & Information
2. Cancer Support
3. Specific Charities
4. Complementary Health
5. Care facilities
6. Other Useful Numbers
7. Other Cancer Sites

General Support & Information

National Association of Citizens´ Advice Bureau

020 7833 2181
(Local branch in Yellow Pages)

COUNSELLING DIRECTORY

A free, confidential service that will encourage those in distress to seek help. The Counselling Directory provides access to a huge counselling support network in UK, enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs. The website also contains a number of sections on emotional disorders (types of distress section) and provides some useful statistics. Every counsellor on the site who has submitted their profile has either sent a copy of their qualifications and insurance cover to us, or is registered with a professional body online with recognised codes of ethics and practice, this way we can be assured of their professionalism.

CONTACT:

E MAIL: info@counselling-directory.org.uk

WEBSITE:  www.counselling-directory.org.uk

FIRSTHEALTHAND SAFETY.CO.UK

http://www.firsthealthandsafety.co.uk/

Online Health & Safety Training. This online Health & Safety training system delivers professional and highly effective employee training for less!

The Patients´ Association Helpline
0845 608 4455 or 020 8423 8999

The Royal Marsden Hospital
http://www.royalmarsden.org/
The UK´s top cancer unit; good information and news.

Families facing Cancer

Providing emotional and practical support for carers who have a friend or relative with cancer.
Families Facing Cancer provide emotional and practical support to people just like you - those that find themselves in the fallout zone of another person’s cancer, those caring for cancer patients. You can transform your journey, with that support, into one that makes your life better. Click here to go to their website.

Cancer Support

Penny Brohn Cancer Care (formerly Bristol Cancer Help Centre)

Chapel Pill Lane
Pill
Bristol
BS20 0HH

Helpline : 0845 123 23 10

Switchboard : 01275 370 100

http://www.pennybrohncancercare.org/

Penny Brohn Cancer Care (formerly Bristol Cancer Help Centre) provides complementary care, The Bristol Approach, to people with cancer and their loved ones. Working alongside medical treatment, this complementary approach can transform lives - giving people practical tools to improve their daily quality of life and helping to take the fear out of cancer.

Brain Tumour Research

In the UK more children and people under the age of 40 die of a brain tumour than any other cancer. Brain Tumour Research aims to raise at least £7 million per annum to significantly accelerate progress in UK brain tumour research, making a clinical difference and improving patient outcomes.  The website includes comprehensive information and support for brain tumour patients and their carers.
www.braintumourresearch.org
info@braintumourresearch.org

The Cancer Counselling Trust

020 7843 2292

e-mail: support@cctrust.org.uk.

website: http://www.cancercounselling.org.uk/

National service offering specialist, face to face and telephone counselling to patients, family members, friends and carers.

Free though a donation is appreciated.

Cancernet - uk

Cancernet uk describes the management of cancer, its therapies, their side effects and tips how to cope with them. Patients themselves have included topics, practical tips and tools they have found helpful during their cancer journey. The website emphasises the evidence and benefits of lifestyle after cancer to improve well-being and reduce the risk of relapse.
The editor, Professor Robert Thomas,is a practicing oncology at Bedford and Addenbrooke´s Cambridge University NHS trust and a professor at Cranfield Health. He has a special interest in lifestyle research and cancer and was voted both UK Doctor of the Year 2001 and UK Oncologist of the Year 2006. www.cancernet.co.uk

Cancer Bacup
Helpline: 0808 800 1234 - http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/
Trained nurses provide emotional and practical help

Cancer Research UK
Information service line: 020 7269 3142 - http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/
The largest cancer charity in Europe. Funds lots of research.

Chai Cancer Care

Contact number: 020 8202 2211

Website: http://www.chaicancercare.org/

Chai Cancer Care is the UK´s only charity dedicated to supporting Jewish cancer patients and their loved ones, enabling them to cope.

Having Fun After Cancer

This is a website that covers problems and some solutions for handling side effects from hormonal drugs. Set up by cancer patients, this has information on medically-approved products to help handle side effects from drugs, fun events, ideas and some humour, and info on cancer centres, contacts etc. The site mentions products and treatments that have been clinicaly trialled in many countries such as USA, France, Germany, Australia etc., and therapies such as massage that are provided by cancer charities.
130 countries now access http://www.after-cancer.com/ and there are links to Europa Donna.

PAC Project-Positive Action on Cancer
Free professional counselling service.
01373 455 255 - http://www.positiveactiononcancer.co.uk/

CLIC Sargent

Every day 10 families are told that their child has cancer. Diagnosis often comes as a shock. Treatment usually starts straightaway and can last up to three years. As the children´s cancer charity, CLIC Sargent is there… with clinical, practical and emotional support, every step of the way. sue.bowcock@clicsargent.org.uk 0208 752 2867.

Specific Charities

African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust
020 8667 1122 - http://www.aclt.org/

The Homeopathic Clinic.

100% safe breast screening for ALL women Digital Infra-red Thermal Imaging (D.I.T.I.) can detect abnormal breast abnormalities 8-10 years before mammography.
No radiation exposure, no painful compression of breast tissue, medically proven recognised screening procedure. Full medical doctors report with every screening.
For more information contact the Homeopathic Clinic Tel 0151 931 5001 or visit our website at http://www.breast-screening.co.uk/.  Email  info@homeopathy-liverpool.co.uk.

Best Think Pink

Best Think Pink is an organisation for women´s breast health, dedicated to empowering women through education, advice and breast-friendly products. www.bestthinkpink.com
www.healthybreastscampaign.co.uk
Contact:
Tel: Nikki Mattei 07814 504755.   Email: nikki@bestthinkpink.com

Bone Cancer (ewings sarcoma & osteo sarcoma)

http://www.bonecancerresearch.org.uk/ A new charity researching into bone cancer.

Bowel Cancer UK
08708 50 60 50 - http://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/ - advisory@bowelcanceruk.org.uk

Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust

Brain Tumour Support Group , Hartley Wintney, Hampshire (south of Reading, east of Basingstoke)

This group meets every other month on a Thursday and we welcome anyone who has been affected by a brain tumour (including friends and family). At each meeting there is an outside speaker giving information on a topic related to the group eg benefits, relaxation, driving licences, medical treatments. We provide a free buffet lunch and there is plenty of time to chat and make new friends.

Venue: Victoria Hall, West Green Road, Hartley Wintney, Hants RG27 8RE Time: 11am-2pm.

For further details contact Heather Waterton Tel: 0845 130 9733 email: patientinfo@sdbtt.co.uk http://www.braintumourtrust.co.uk/

Poppy Fields Appeal

A site for parents whose children are affected by brain tumours.

www.poppyfieldsappeal.co.uk

Mesothelioma Web
Malignant mesothelioma is a form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.  The latency period can be decades long, so many people who worked with asbestos in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s are only now showing symptoms.

Doctors have many tools that they can use to differentiate between a diagnosis of mesothelioma and any less serious diseases with similar symptoms. They can use Physical examination, Chest/Abdominal X-Ray, Computed Axial Tomography (CAT) scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan, Blood tests, Fluid tests, Biopsy and Laboratory tests. 

For more information, visit the website http://www.mesotheliomaweb.org

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center

The Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center aims to educate those affected by asbestos related disease, including mesothelioma cancer and asbestosis. Maacenter.org features the web´s most comprehensive database of asbestos exposure sites as well as advancements in mesothelioma treatment.

The Mesothelioma Center

Brain Tumour UK

0845 4500 386 e-mail: enquiries@braintumouruk.org.uk website: http://www.braintumouruk.org.uk/

Brain Tumour Buddies

Brain Tumour Buddies contains non-medical information and support about high grade brain tumours and has been compiled from a wide range of sources. It tries to indicate what treatment and care options might be available to people affected by a high grade brain tumour and is intended primarily for patients, their families, friends and caregivers living in the UK.

http://www.btbuddies.org.uk/
email: natalya@btbuddies.org.uk
Tel: 05601 751226

Breast Cancer Care
0808 800 6000 - http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/

Cancerkin

A unique breast cancer charity based at the Royal Free Hospital serving patients of 35 hospitals in and around London. It is concerned with treatment, supportive care, rehabilitation, education and research. http://www.cancerkin.org.uk/

Childhood Brain Tumours (Ali´s Dream)
0208 863 6068 - http://www.alisdream.org.uk/

Colon Cancer Concern
0207 381 4711 - http://www.coloncancer.org.uk/

Herbal colon cleanse

Try the all herbal natural way to cleanse your colon.

Web: http://www.colonclarify.com/

Guise and Dolls

The support group for Head and Neck Cancer based at Guy´s hospital 020 7188 8862 www.guiseanddolls.org.uk

Kidney Cancer UK
01889 565801 - http://www.kcuk.org/

Leukaemia Care Line
0800 169 6680 -www.leukaemia.org.uk

Lymphoma Association Helpline
0808 808 5555 - http://www.lymphoma.org.uk/

Myeloma UK
0800 980 3332 - http://www.myeloma.org.uk/

Ovarian Cancer
0207 600 5141 - http://www.ovarian.org/

Pancreatic Cancer
0121 449 0667 - http://www.pancan.org/

0118 9472934 - http://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/

Prostate Cancer

Alternative Prostate Cancer Treatment Options, Center & Information http://www.prostateseedinstitute.com/
Prostate cancer causes, risk factors, symptoms & treatment information - Dr. Gregory Echt offers alternative prostate cancer treatments & therapy
options including Seed implants, Radiation oncology, High dose radiation therapy, IMRT and proton beam combination therapy.

0845 300 8383 http://www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/

HIFU is a treatment option for prostate cancer:
HIFU is an incision free treatment for early stage prostate cancer.
HIFU is offered as a treatment for prostate cancer in the UK, both privately and on the NHS.
HIFU aims to preserve the vital structures around the glands that are involved in normal bladder emptying, preserving continence, and erectile function.
The HIFU procedure takes 2-3 hours and is administered as a day case, usually resulting in patient discharge within 4 hours of the treatment.*
HIFU was recognised as a treatment for early stage prostate cancer by NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) in March 2005. http://www.ukhifu.co.uk/

Teeside Prostate Cancer Support Group

Website www.freewebs.com/pcteesside

Contacts:
Robin Millman (Chairman) 01642 651280

Maurice Thompson (Treasurer)01642 502234

We cover as many aspects of prostate cancer as we are able , including diet and possible supplement benefits

Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
0800 358 7200 - http://www.roycastle.org/

Complementary Health

Dr Kate James MBBS
Kate James is a conventionally trained doctor who combines working in NHS Palliative Care with a private integrative health practice in Northumberland. After her mother and daughter were diagnosed with cancer and both given poor prognoses, she embraced a holistic approach to support them both, and saw first-hand how effective the synergy between conventional and holistic care can be. Some five years later, both her mother and daughter have grown through and beyond cancer. Dr James now specialises in lovingly creating individualised holistic programmes to run alongside and support a patient´s conventional treatment for cancer. Through her practice she combines dietary therapy centred around chlorophyll rich foods, The Chinese Five Element System, and Western nutritional principles with EFT and Journeying work. She supports this with abdominal breath work, Chi Gong and Yoga and Eastern Spirituality and Philosophy. Her work is underpinned by the belief that when we support the meridian system with a number of different techniques amazing things can happen.

To find out more about Dr James’ work, or to make an appointment with her, please visit her website at http://www.drkatejames.com, email her at dr.kate.james@googlemail.com or give her a ring on 01670 783861

Massage Therapy Austin Texas USA
Hands on Physical Therapy provides massage therapy,occupational therapy, therapeutic massage, Myofascial release, and deep tissue massage for residents of Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto, Georgetown and surrounding areas.
http://www.handsonpt.net/advanced-massage-theraphy.php

Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Essential Oil, Massage Oils, Carrier Oils, Incense, UK
Discover 100% pure therapeutic quality aromatherapy essential oils, organic essential oils, massage oils, carrier oils, incense sticks, oil burners, fragrance oils, and other fragrance products at Just Aromatherapy, a trusted family owned UK company.
 
http://www.justaromatherapy.co.uk

Live Blood Test

Errol Denton offers live blood analysis for the purpose of evaluating true health at a cellular level.  All that is required is a tiny pin prick on the finger tip to see your living blood cells on a video screen.  A tailor made nutritional program is then prescribed using food as a medicine to restore your blood to its healthy state.

Errol has been the UK´s number one blood expert for the past five years, leading the way with innovative new methods in creating health and wellness for you the individual. Errol is located in Harley Street central London.  Call us today and make an appointment to really improve your health and wellbeing on 020 8498 9898 or visit our website http://www.livebloodtest.com

Before: Unhealthy                                                  After: Healthy

ARNICA

A parents´ network which promotes Natural Immunity. Arnica was set up to support parents who had interests in natural immunity and concerns about vaccines. It provides a meeting place and discussion forum for mums and dads, some of whom are medically trained and / or holistic practitioners. The 25 UK groups are linked by a Yahoo group, and parents can feel supported and informed about their Natural Health and vaccination choices.http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arnicaparents www.arnica.org.uk

Acai Berry for Cancer

It is said that acai is shown to help with many different diseases and ailments as well as fighting off free radicals with amazing antioxidant properties and helping you loose weight. Click here for the website.

The Dove Clinic for Integrated Medecine
Tel: 020 7580 8886 & 01962 718 000
Website: http://www.doveclinic.com/
Screening, complementary treatment and counselling in London and Winchester.

Breast Cancer Haven
Helpline: 020 7384 0099
Website: http://www.breastcancerhaven.org.uk/
Information, advice, counselling, holistic treatments and therapy for breast cancer patients.

CancerWise
Tel: 01243 778 516
Email: enquiries@cancerwise.org.uk
Website: http://www.cancerwise.org.uk/
Drop in centre to support, inform and befriend.

Evita

Envita provides better and more state-of-the art techniques of fighting disease. Visit now to find out more. www.envita.com

Gerson Support Group UK
Tel: 01372 464 557
Add: POB 406, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9UL

Health Creation
Helpline: 0845 009 3366
Website: http://www.healthcreation.co.uk/
The Cancer Lifeline Kit, created by Dr. Rosy Daniel, aims to transform the experience of cancer through the integration of complementary, alternative and self-help approaches.

Alternative Cancer Treatments and Testing

e-mail: paul@alternativecancer.us

website: http://www.alternativecancer.us/

A web site to help cancer patients or their care givers find the best alternative cancer treatment for the patient´s unique situation. Treatment selection methods are compared to show why alternative cancer treatments need to be selected differently than most treatments.

Institute for Complementary Medicines
Tel: 0207 237 5165
Can supply the names of reliable practitioners.

Nature´s Healing - Judy Evans´ Naturopathic and Medical Herbalism Clinic

Tel: 01935 474343 E-mail: info@natureshealing.org

New Approaches to Cancer
Freephone: 0800 389 2662
Website: http://www.anac.org.uk/
Therapy, caring support plus residential courses with yoga and other healing therapies.

PDT for Cancer Cure

This body works to

• promote photodynamic Therapy [PDT, in particular the improvement of services that provide relief of sickness available to people suffering from cancer, their families and carers and the advancement of education.

• raise funds in order to provide grants that assist in the provision of facilities, support services and equipment not normally provided by statutory authorities. This support to be both practical and measurable.  The Company has the power to do anything which is incidental or conductive to the furtherance of its object.

It aims to launch a major, national fundraising programme to provide cancer patients with the opportunity to receive PDT treatment locally.  We will provide grants to train hospital staff provide the equipment needed and organise the provision of a mobile unit or fund an in-house hospital PDT unit.

Go to their web site for more detailed information http://pdtforcancercure.com/index.html

CONTACT: e mail bill@pdtforcancercure.com

Sante Caribe Ozone Center
Sante Caribe Ozone Center provides oxygen-based therapies for Cancer and many other conditions.  A full service resort located on the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Kitts, Sante Caribe offers Ozone, Cesium, Enzymes, Chelation, detoxification and nutrition under a fully supervised twenty one day program.  Contact: Dr. Rick Santee at santecaribe@canoemail.com to request a pdf brochure.

Wirral Holistic Care Services
Tel: 0151 652 9313
Website: http://www.wirralholistic.org.uk/
Advice and therapies for cancer patients and their families.

Care Facilities

2Higher Ground
Tel: 07977 444 130
Free coaching for cancer carers.

Carers UK
Helpline: 0808 808 7777
Website: http://www.carersuk.org/

CLIC SARGENT

Tel: 0800 1970068

Website: http://www.clicsargent.org.uk/

Delivers practical and emotional care to young cancer sufferers and their families.

MacMillan CancerLine
Helpline: 0808 808 2020
Website: http://www.macmillan.org.uk/
Comprehensive practical help on all aspects of living with cancer.

Marie Curie Cancer Care
Tel: 0800 716 146
Website: http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/
Care for cancer patients in their own homes, in hospices and day therapy centres.

Teenage Cancer Trust
Tel: 0202 7387 1000
Website: http://www.teencancer.com/
Funds and organises support to improve the lives of teenagers with cancer.

Other Useful Numbers

British Acupuncture Council
020 8735 0400 - http://www.acupuncture.org.uk/

British Association of Nutritional Therapists
0870 606 1284 - http://www.bant.org.uk/

Diabetes, Diabetes Symptoms, Diabetes Treatment, Causes of Diabetes, Diabetes Control
http://www.peoples-health.com/diabetes.htm
Peoples-Health.com is a complete health guide on diabetes, diabetes symptoms, cure, and treatment of diabetes, blood glucose meters, diabetes causes, diabetic feet, diabetes control and more about diabetes diseases.

Fitness Weight Loss Programs
http://www.fuelthemind.com/health/diets/diets.html
Steps to finding the diet that is best for you and the step in selecting the most appropriate diet plan - weight loss diet fitness programs, health diets like Atlins diet, South Beach, Zone, Mediterranean, Gluten free, Detox, Macrobiotic.

Institute for Optimum Nutrition
020 8877 9993 - http://www.ion.ac.uk/

The Necessity Headwear Collection

Visit this site to view a wide range of stylish, comfortable and affordable protective headwear suitable for all ages !!http://www.necessityheadwear.com/

At The Necessity Headwear Collection our headwear products are specifically created for those suffering from medical hair loss conditions. With this in mind, all the products are easily accepted as fashion accessories.
The specialist range of wraps, caps, turbans, fringes and headscarves are uniquely designed for Cancer, Chemotherapy, Alopecia, Tricotillomania and other medical patients.necessityheadwear@hotmail.com

The Society of Homeopaths
0845 450 6611 - http://www.homeopathy-soh.org/

The Sutherland Society (Cranial Osteopathy)
01225 869 100 - http://www.cranial.org.uk/

Other Cancer Sites

American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/
The definitive US site; News, information and the latest developments. Extremely easy to use!

Cancer Bacup
http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/
The UK´s leading information service. Very professional, regularly updated with a tailor made service, publications, "Nurse" and links to other sites. In excess of 100 local sites throughout the UK. Good for rare cancers!

Cancer Guide
http://www.cancerguide.org/
Provides information on how to find what you want, and get the best possible help.

Cancer Research UK
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/
Largest cancer charity in Europe - with site to match. Latest news, links to specific sites. Logo: "Everything you need to know about Cancer". (Now where have we heard that before!).

Chemotherapy and Beyond

http://www.chemocare.com/
Scott Hamilton´s chemotherapy site offers the latest chemo information for cancer patients and their families, caregivers and friends.

The Lavender Trust
http://www.lavendertrustfund.org.uk/
Breast cancer site aimed at the problems faced by younger women, with great details on benefits and state financial assistance

Memorial Sloan-Kettering
http://www.mskcc.org/
New York gold standard cancer treatment centre with information to match. Very clinical.

National Cancer Institute
http://www.nci.nih.gov/
A bit formal - USA site covering all types of cancer, with information on treatment and news on the latest development projects and clinical trials. Massive!

The Royal Marsden Hospital
http://www.royalmarsden.org/
Brilliant site from the UK´s top cancer unit. Find out about everything - jargon-free. Good information booklets and the latest news.

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