CANCER SUPPORT AND INFORMATION

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Black Women Rising UK is the flagship programme of registered charity, The Leanne Pero Foundation, that offers culturally sensitive support, information and advice, for women of colour who have had a cancer diagnosis. They deliver a range of support services and projects that provide a platform for cancer patients, and survivors to seek help at the earlies opportunity. They strongly feel that no-one must suffer in silence of feel isolated even faced with their personal cancer journey.

Cancer Care Map is a free to access, online directory of cancer care services in the UK. They list over 6,000 local and national support services and all information is checked and updated regularly:

• Find information on support for families, loved ones and carers as well as those living with cancer themselves
• Find psychological and emotional support, health and wellbeing services, and practical help wherever you are in the UK

Follow them on Instagram @CancerCareMap and find them on Facebook and LinkedIn

Cancer52 is an alliance of over 100 cancer charities that support people affected by rare and less common cancers, which are all cancers except for breast, prostate, lung, and bowel.

Although  Cancer52 is not able to provide patient support, a directory of Cancer52 charity members’ websites by cancer type can be found on the Cancer52 website, where you can find further support.

 Fruit Fly Collective is a multi-award-winning, not-for-profit organisation that focuses on supporting parents and children, when a parent is diagnosed with cancer. Our aims are to improve a family’s understanding of cancer, facilitate effective communication, support their mental wellbeing, and provide practical skills and tools to help them navigate family life with, and after, cancer.

We support any parents who are responsible for children under 18 year, who are living with cancer, who have had cancer, or are co-parenting with someone who had cancer. We provide free online coaching programmes, in person Parent Toolshed days across the UK, various online workshops and resources for families. Our website has lots of resources and tools for parents to explore. They focus on communication, coping and connection.

Macmillan Cancer Support provides  cancer information and support. This website provides information about all different types of cancer, their treatments, and advice to help you manage the impact the cancer may have on your life.

Maggie's is a charity that provides free expert care and support in centres across the UK and online. They provide cancer support specialist, psychologists and welfare benefits advice services. You can use the website to find services local to you.

OUTpatients is the UK’s LGBTIQ+ cancer charity. Proudly patient-led, they exist to shake up the system, advocate for equity, and stand up for every LGBTIQ+ individual navigating the cancer journey. They host peer support, educate healthcare professionals, and help to shape national policy that supports the LGBTIQ+ community. Click on the logo to go to their website.

Shine Cancer Support is here for anyone in their 20s, 30s or 40s who’s living with a cancer diagnosis. We know it can feel isolating to always be the youngest person in the waiting room, and it’s not always easy to find information on the things that really matter - from fertility and relationships to work, family life and everything in between.

We offer support both online and in person through our local networks, a welcoming Facebook group, and national events and workshops. You’ll also find videos, blogs, personal experiences and our podcast on our website - all created to help you feel understood, connected and a little less alone.

Take a look at our website or social channels to find out more, or get in touch at hi@shinecancersupport.org - we’d love to hear from you.