Links
Association for International Cancer Research
Address: www.aicr.org.uk
AICR is an independent Scottish based charity funding research into the cause and prevention of cancer by eminent and promising scientists throughout the world.
Anthony Nolan Trust
Address: www.anthonynolan.org.uk
Founded in 1974, the Trust is a leading centre for Leukaemia research and also runs the UK register of potential donors.
Aplastic Anaemia TrustAddress: www.theaat.org.uk
The The Trust, formerly known as the Marrow Environment Fund was founded in 1985. It is involved in research and support for aplastic anaemia (AA) and related diseases.
BBC Education Address: www.bbc.co.uk/education/health/cancer/
This is a well written site with basic cancer information, but with a lot of other information on how to use health services, such as getting second opinions and patient rights.
Bob Champion Cancer TrustAddress: www.bobchampion.org.uk
A UK organisation linked with the Royal Marsden hospital, established 1983. The Bob Champion Research Centre for Urological Cancer forms part of the first male dedicated cancer research centre in the UK for prostate, testicular and bladder cancers.
Breast Cancer CampaignAddress: http://www.breastcancercampaign.org/
a charity which funds research into breast cancer. It has been awarding research grants since 1998 via a Scientific Advisory Board. The site includes information about breast cancer, news and events, donations, FAQ etc.
British National Lymphoma InvestigationAddress: www.bnli.ucl.ac.uk
The BNLI was formed in 1970 to coordinate medical research into the diagnosis and treatment of lymphomas, and is involved in running clinical trials and other research.
Cancer and Leukaemia in Childhood TrustAddress: www.clic.uk.com
(CLIC) A charity founded in 1976, CLIC has branches in the South West, Oxford, Kent and Edinburgh.
Cancer Research UKAddress: www.cancerresearchuk.org
This is the largest volunteer-supported cancer research organisation in the world, formed in February 2002 following the merger of The Cancer Research Campaign and Imperial Cancer Research Fund.
Childhood Cancer Research GroupAddress: www.ccrg.ox.ac.uk
The CCRG, based in Oxford, maintains the UK National Childhood Tumour Registry. The group is involved in a range of epidemiological and follow-up studies of childhood cancer.
Children With Leukaemia TrustAddress: www.leukaemia.org
Charity formed to help relieve the financial burden of bone marrow testing and transplants in the UK.
Foundation for Children with LeukaemiaAddress: www.leukaemia.org
a charity founded in 1988 which provides resources for leukaemia treatment and research in centres throughout the UK and funds the Paul O'Gorman Centres at GOS and Bristol.
International Myeloma Foundation - UKwww.myeloma.org.uk
The IMF established an office in Edinburgh in April 1997. IMF-UK is a registered charity. This site provides details about the organisation, support groups, meetings, newsletters and other related information.
Leukaemia Research FundAddress: www.lrf.org.uk
A national cancer charity funding research into leukaemia and other types of cancer. The site includes online patient information booklets, and research abstracts.
Look Good Feel BetterAddress: www.lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk
A charity set up by the cosmetics industry. Volunteer beauty therapists provide skincare and make up workshops for women undergoing cancer treatment. All guests are provided with a goodie bag. It has been running for 12 years and workshops are held in 40 hospitals across the UK. Find your nearest workshop and read more about the work of the charity on their website.
Macmillan Cancer SupportAddress: www.macmillan.org.uk
provides care and support for people with cancer at every stage of their illness through Macmillan nurses, Macmillan doctors, and a programme of financial help for patients in need.
Maggies CentresAddress: www.maggiescentres.org
Maggies online communityAddress: http://community.maggiescentres.org
Marie CurieAddress: www.mariecurie.org.uk
Runs 10 centres (hospices) throughout the UK, and a nationwide Marie Curie nursing service, providing hands-on care for patients in their own homes throughout the day or night, free of charge.
Medical Research CouncilAddress: www.mrc.ac.uk/
The MRC is a government funded body involved in medical research, including clinical trials and research into cancer.
Medicines Control AgencyAddress: www.open.gov.uk/mca/mcahome.htm
The national government agency which regulates medicines in the UK.
National Cancer Research NetworkAddress: www.ncrn.org.uk
Established in April 2001 with funding from the Department of Health to improve the integration, quality and speed of research in the UK. It has established local networks provide the foundation for clinical trials and other research within the NHS.
National Cancer InstituteAddress: www.cancer.gov
This is a detailed American site with information for both people with cancer and health professionals.
National Council for Hospice and Specialist Palliative Care ServicesAddress: http://www.ncpc.org.uk/
The site includes information about the National Council, its activities and publications. It includes The UK Directory of hospice services, and related links.
National Radiological Protection BoardAddress: www.nrpb.org
The NRPB is a govenment body formed in 1970 to research and protect against radiation hazards. This site includes FAQs (medical use of radiation, epidemiology, radon, UV radiation), press releases, publications, news, etc.
Neuroblastoma SocietyAddress: http://web.ukonline.co.uk/nsoc/
The Neuroblastoma Society is a charity offering parental support to families with children with neuroblastoma. The web site includes a downloadable booklet for parents, a newsletter, medical update, and other information.
NHS Cancer Screening ProgramsAddress: www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk
Office for National StatisticsAddress: www.statistics.gov.uk
Incorporating the former Office of Population Censuses and Surveys
Orchid Cancer AppealAddress: www.orchid-cancer.org.uk
The Orchid Appeal charity was launched in October 1997 and aims to promote research and raise awareness of prostate and testicular cancer.
Prostate Cancer CharityAddress: www.prostate-cancer.org.uk
A charity launched in 1996 to increase awareness provide support and fund research into prostate cancer, with 12,000 new patients being diagnosed each year in the UK.
The Rarer Cancers ForumAddress: www.rarercancers.org.uk
website has several message boards so people with less common or rarer cancers can get in touch with each other. Friends and families of people with rarer cancers can also use the message boards to share their experiences, give support or get advice from people in similar situations.
Sargent Cancer Care for ChildrenAddress: http://www.clicsargent.org.uk
a national charity, formed in 1968, that funds a skilled network of Sargent Social Workers in all major UK cancer centres, offering high quality counselling, financial help and practical care to children and their families.
www.taktent.org.ukAddress: www.taktent.org
Offers information, support, education and care for cancer patients, their relatives and friends, and health professionals. Network of support groups throughout Scotland.
Teenage Cancer TrustAddress: www.teencancer.org
The Trust, founded in 1990, is a charitable organisation providing specialist wards, nursing and related research within NHS Oncology Centres.
Teen Info on CancerAddress: www.click4tic.org.uk/Home
TIC is a website providing information for teenagers affected by cancer. It is run and maintained by Cancerbackup. It offers advice and support on how to cope with cancer, and the chance to share experiences of cancer with other teenagers.
RiprapAddress: www.riprap.org.uk
This site offers support to children between 12 and 16 who have a parent with cancer. There is a forum to share experiences and information obtained by clicking a brown button labelled 'curious'.
SiblinksAddress: www.siblinks.org
This is a support network for people between 13 and 25 who have a family member with cancer.
The Youth Cancer TrustAddress: www.yct.org.uk
provides free holidays to young cancer patients between the ages of 14 to 30 attending any hospital in the UK or Irish Republic, subject to approval from their doctor. Young people are invited to spend a few days with other guests of a similar age and situation at Tracy Anne House in Bournemouth. They can come in groups up to eight and bring a brother, sister or a friend. The emphasis is on a relaxed, carefree and fun holiday, allowing a few days away from hospitals. The groups choose the activities they would like to do, making this their special holiday.