Information on national cancer charities

Adrenocortical Cancers

You can access Adrenocortical Cancers by clicking here

For people diagnosed with adrenocortical cancer (also known as adrenal cancer). This organisation, a collaboration between two patient groups, provides information and support to patients and their families via a specialist helpline and also access to specialist counselling free of charge. There are information resources available via the website and they also organise face to face information days in cities across the UK. 

AMMF: The Cholangiocarcinoma Charity

You can access AMMF - The Cholangiocarcinoma Charity here

The only UK charity dedicated to supporting people diagnosed with bile duct cancer and to raise awareness of the condition by campaigning for research into causes, treatment and potential cures. The website provides comprehensive on what cholangiocarcinoma is, signs and symptoms and treatment pathways. There is also a forum available for people living with bile duct cancer to connect with others.

The Anthony Nolan Trust

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Anthony Nolan Trust here

Originally founded as a bone marrow registry, this charity is not only dedicated to matching up people who need lifesaving bone marrow transplants with donors, they also provide support, advice and information for anyone living with blood cancer as well as information on bone marrow transplants, stem cell transplants and what to expect if you need one. They raise awareness of blood cancers and campaign for access to new treatments on the NHS. Anthony Nolan also has its own research centre which carries out research into making transplants as successful as possible by improving matches and reducing post-transplant problems.

Blood Cancers

You can access Blood Cancer UK here

Blood Cancer UK is a UK based charity dedicated to funding research into all blood cancers including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma, as well as to offering information and support to blood cancer patients. Blood Cancer UK's vision is to beat blood cancer

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Bright Red here

Bright Red is a charity based in the North East.  They aim  to improve the lives and treatment of people with blood cancer across the region. Through care, research and education we are striving to beat illnesses such as leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma myelodysplasia and myeloproliferative diseases.

Bone Cancer Research Trust

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Bone Cancer Research Trust here

Though primarily focused on fighting bone cancer by being a catalyst for research to find a cure for bone cancer, this charity also supports people affected by bone cancer. They have volunteers available to talk to patients, provide information on different aspects of dealing with bone cancer, from signs and symptoms, to treatment and amputation information.

Bowel Cancer

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Bowel Cancer here

UK based charity that is dedicated to supporting people affected by bowel cancer. They offer information and advice on all aspects, from signs and symptoms to living with and beyond bowel cancer. They campaign for service improvements and fund essential research into improving prevention, earlier detection and better treatment of bowel cancers. Bowel Cancer UK also covers anal cancers.

Brain Tumours

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Brains trust here

Brain tumour charity solely focused on supporting people diagnosed with a brain tumour and promoting their wellbeing. The site advised on signs and symptoms, types of brain tumour and their treatment as well as practical help and how to live well with a brain tumour.

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Brain Tumour Support here

This charity is exclusively dedicated to supporting anyone who has received a brain tumour diagnosis, as well as families and carers, ensuring that no one has to go through their journey alone. They provide access to counselling, support and information as well as the option to join a closed Facebook group to chat with other people who are living with the same diagnosis

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The Brain Tumour Charity here

The world's leading brain tumour charity. This UK based charity are dedicated to supporting people of any age diagnosed with a brain tumour and their families by offering options for both face to face and virtual support. They have access to a range of support groups across the country as well as closed Facebook groups where people living with a brain tumour can "meet" in a safe space. An information and support line is available weekdays as well as many information resources on the website. The charity also funds research into improving treatments for brain tumours with an aim to find a cure.

Breast Cancer

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Breast Cancer Now here

Breast Cancer Now is a charity in the United Kingdom which was formed in 2015 by the merger of Breast Cancer Campaign and Breakthrough Breast Cancer. It is the United Kingdom's largest breast cancer charity. Its declared "Action Plan" is "by 2050, everyone who develops breast cancer will live".

Access About Our Charity | CoppaFeel! here

Coppafeel exisits to educate and remind young people that checking their boobs could save their life

British Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgeons

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ BAPRAS here

Information on plastic and reconstructive surgery for patients following breast and skin cancers

Bladder Cancer

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Fight Bladder Cancer here

Charity founded and run by bladder cancer survivors offering information on the signs and symptoms of bladder cancer, support following diagnosis with the help of a medical advisory panel. They campaign to raise awareness of bladder cancer and for the government to fund more research into this condition. There is a user forum for messages and to make contact with other people living with bladder cancer.

Cancer research UK

You can access​​​​​​​ Cancer Research UK here

Information on general symptoms and cancer types alongside managing side effects of cancer.

CLIC Sargent

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ CLIC Sargent here

CLIC Sargent is a charity exclusively dedicated to supporting children, teenagers and young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer, plus their families and friends. They offer a wide range of support such as grants to help with the financial costs of cancer, for example hospital parking fees and fuel costs. The Homes from Home scheme offers families a free place to stay when their children are being treated for cancer (Available at select hospitals across the UK). Day to day support from social workers is available to help families overcome some of the big challenges they face, from coming to terms with their child's diagnosis to helping to arrange schoolwork during treatment with the child's school. CLIC Sargent also campaign tirelessly for the government to improve the support available to children and young people going through cancer treatment.

Cancer of Unknown Primary

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ CUP Foundation - Jo's Friends here

Charity specifically founded to raise awareness of Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) and to provide information and support to people living with CUP as well as their families and friends. The CUP Foundation has an interactive forum for patients to access to link with others living with this condition, they have information on benefits for cancer patients and links to informative publications that are of interest to CUP patients.

Gynaecological cancers

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ GRACE Charity here

Grace was founded to help improve women’s quality of life beyond a diagnosis of gynaecological cancers.

Head and neck cancers:

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ HANCUK - Head & Neck Cancer UK here 

Head and Neck Cancer UK aim to act as an advocate for patients and their families and to provide information and advice.

Kidney Cancer

You can access Kidney Cancer Support Network here

Patient led charity dedicated to supporting people affected by kidney cancer, including families and carers. The KCSN offers information and advice as well as a large online community via forums and social media. There is information about diagnosis, treatment and clinical trials as well as news updates and blogs from other members of the KCSN.

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Kidney Cancer UK here

Leading UK charity specialising in raising awareness of kidney cancer and providing support to people who have received a diagnosis as well as their families. They support research into the causes of kidney cancer, prevention and early detection as well as developing new treatments. The charity also arranges their own health and wellbeing events "Living with Kidney Cancer Days" which are held in various locations across England and Scotland. Useful videos are also available on their website in addition to being able to download publications related to kidney cancer.

Leukaemias

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ CLL Support Association here

UK based patient led charity supporting and empowering people who have a diagnosis of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL), their families and carers by providing access to reliable and relevant information to help them understand their condition and how to cope with living with it. There is an online community link to enable CLL patients to connect with others.

Chronic Myeloid leukaemia

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ CML Support here

Online support communities for people living with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML). Run by patients. There is an online forum for posting messages and queries and an information section that contains information about clinical trials, treatment guidelines and videos.

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Leukaemia Care here

This charity aims to ensure that anyone who receives a diagnosis of blood cancer has access to the right information, advice and support from diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. There are various ways they can support patients and their families, either through their helpline, one to one buddy support schemes, support groups or via the online forum. They campaign and advocate on behalf of patients for better funding from the NHS and access to treatments and drugs. The website also provides downloadable resources for people to access.

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Leukaemia UK here

Charity supporting people who have been diagnosed with any type of blood cancer. They are even able to provide grants to alleviate financial hardship or to purchase vital equipment. Leukaemia UK also work to fund vital research into seeking less harmful treatments and also to improve haematology units for patients.

Lung Cancer

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation here

The UK's only lung cancer charity. They provide information and support to people to help them understand the signs and symptoms of lung cancer, how to cope with living with lung cancer and information about the different treatments that are available. The Foundation also carries out vital research looking into improving early detection, treatments and finding a cure. A Stop Smoking service and patient forums are also available.

Lymphoma

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Lymphoma Action here

The only UK charity solely dedicated to supporting people affected by lymphoma. The charity offers a free telephone helpline where specially trained advisers are available to listen and answer any questions about lymphoma. There is also a buddy system in operation where patients can be matched up with a buddy who has direct experience of lymphoma and is best placed to understand what the patient is going through. There are support groups throughout the UK as well as online forums and access to lots of information online about the different types of lymphoma, treatment and living with the condition.

Macmillan Cancer Support

You can access Macmillan Cancer Support here

Macmillan Cancer Support is a charity which provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer.

Melanoma

You can access​​​​​​​ Melanoma UK here

Supporting patients and their families through diagnosis and treatment of malignant melanoma. They are dedicated to raising awareness of the disease and undertake fundraising and campaigning to that end. Their website offers information on different types of melanoma and FAQS. There is information around clinical trials and grants available to people living with melanoma.

Ocular melanoma

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ OcuMel UK here

Patient run charity supporting people affected by ocular melanoma and other types of eye cancer. They aim to provide reliable and accurate information about signs and symptoms, treatments and effects of living with eye cancer. There is a helpline available as well as online support groups and opportunities for meet ups both regionally and bi-annual national meet ups.

Mesothelioma

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Mesothelioma UK here

Mesothelioma UK is the national charity for anyone affected by mesothelioma.

MPN Voice

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ MPN Voice here

Information on myeloproliferative neoplasms and blood cancers incorporating: Essential thrombocythaemia (ET), Polycythaemia Rubra Vera (PRV) and Myelofibrosis (MF). Information, community and advocacy for patients with MPN’s.

Mouth cancer

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Mouth Cancer Foundation here

The charity aims to support patients diagnosed not only with oral cancers but also throat cancer and any other head and neck cancer. They also provide advice and information to families and carers of patients with any of these cancers. They promote awareness of the risk factors, signs and symptoms and key causes of these cancers. There is a community forum on the website to enable patients to talk to others going through similar pathways.

Myeloma

You can access​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Myeloma UK here

For anyone living with a diagnosis of myeloma, or their families/ carers. Expert advice, information and support from a specialist team including nurse consultations. PEER network also available allowing patients or their loved ones the opportunity to chat with other people who have lived similar experiences and can share stories and provide support. Myeloma UK also fund research into improving treatments and finding a cure as well as acting as patient advocates and lobbying for better treatments and funding.

Neuroendocrine Tumours

You can access Neuroendocrine Cancer UK here

This UK and Ireland based charity is the only charity dedicated to supporting people with neuroendocrine tumours. There are free support services available which include the opportunity to consult with specialist nurses and access to counselling. The website provides a range of information about this tumour type and an online community via several Facebook groups to allow patients and families/ carers to connect with others.

Ovarian Cancer

You can access Ovacome here

Charity dedicated exclusively to supporting women affected by ovarian cancer. They are not a campaign or research charity. Support is offered via a range of means: online forums, telephone helplines, face to face support groups, specific support group for women under 45, the Ovacome choir etc. The site also provides information on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and downloadable resources.

You can access Ovarian Cancer Action here

Organisation providing advice and information to women who may be worried about ovarian cancer, women who have been diagnosed and are living with the condition and also to healthcare professionals. They campaign to raise awareness of the disease and to improve earlier detection and diagnosis. There is specific information relating to hereditary ovarian cancer and the BRCA gene. Ovarian Action also fund vital research including the development of a screening tool to detect the presence of the disease sooner.

You can access​​​​​​​ Target Ovarian Cancer here

UK based charity that works to support women who have been affected by ovarian cancer, raise awareness of the condition, improve early detection and diagnosis rates and fund research into better treatments with the aim of reducing the number of women who are dying from this condition. Visitors to their website can find lots of information about ovarian cancer, downloadable resources and can contact the nurse led support line if they need to talk to someone about their diagnosis or concerns.

Oesophageal cancers:

You can access​​​​​​​ The Oesophageal Patients Association here

The OPA is a charity dedicated to helping people and their families to cope with oesophageal or gastric cancer. They provide support and information from diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. Of note, although gastric cancers are stated as part of the area they cover, the information and patient stories are mainly focused on oesophageal cancer. The OPA organise support meetings across the country and also offer a helpline for information however they do not give medical advice.

Orchid

You can access​​​​​​​ Orchid here
Orchid is a charity dedicated to raising awareness of male cancers (testicular, prostate and penile) and funding research into the causes and treatments of these cancers. A helpline is available for men to speak to a nurse and they also organise awareness talks and roadshows across the UK to provide face to face support and information to anyone affected by one of the three male cancers.

Pancreatic Cancer

You can access Pancreatic Cancer Action here

UK based charity principally campaigning for better awareness of pancreatic cancer and aiming to improve earlier detection rates however there is also plenty of information and advice for people who may be worried about pancreatic cancer or for people who have had a diagnosis.

You can access Pancreatic Cancer UK here

This charity provides expert advice and support to people who are worried about pancreatic cancer or who have just been diagnosed. They operate a support line as well as online forums for discussion. The charity also funds vital research into improving how pancreatic cancer is diagnosed and treated and lead campaigns for better awareness of the disease.

Prostate Cancer

You can access Prostate Cancer UK here

Charity that supports men living with prostate cancer and the effects of treatment in addition to funding research into the causes of prostate cancer, earlier diagnosis and developing new treatments. Prostate Cancer UK aims to raise awareness among men and their families and friends to recognise the signs and symptoms, to get diagnosed earlier and prevent more deaths due to prostate cancer.

You can access Prostate Cancer Research here

Sarcoma

You can access Sarcoma UK here
The only charity in the UK that is solely dedicated to all types of sarcoma. Providing support to people who have been diagnosed with any sarcoma or to those who may be worried about it. They also fund research into learning more about sarcoma and how they can be treated. Sarcoma nurses are on hand via the helpline to answer queries and the site provides useful downloadable factsheets for visitors.

Shine:

You can access​​​​​​​ Shine here

We know that younger adults face different issues than their older or younger counterparts.

Shine is a UK charity that support adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s who have experienced a cancer diagnosis.

Skin cancers:

You can access​​​​​​​ Skcin - The Karen Clifford Melanoma & Skin Cancer Charity here

The charity’s aim is to educating and awareness about sun safety and the early detection of skin cancers in order to save lives.

Teenagers and Young Adults

You can access Teenagers and Young Adults here

Supporting teenagers and young adults aged between 13 - 24 who have been diagnosed with cancer. TCT has 28 specialist units in NHS hospitals across the UK where young people can go for treatment. Outside of these units, the Trust is rolling out Nursing and Support Services across the whole of the UK, where specialist nurses can visit young people with cancer in their local hospital or even at home. The TCT website hosts a wealth of information for young people worried about cancer, either their own or if a friend has cancer. Hair4U is a project set up to ensure that all 13 - 24 year olds living with cancer have access to a free real hair wig.

A Young Person's Guide to Cancer is a book that includes all kinds of handy information covering the medical, the emotional and the practical aspects of a cancer diagnosis and can be downloaded for free from the website.

Teens Unite

You can access Teens Unite here.

If you’re aged 13 to 24, Teens Unite are here for you – no matter how long it’s been since you were diagnosed. Whether you’re currently having treatment, in remission, or beyond, you can benefit from their free, unlimited support, whenever you need it.

Teens Unite’s in person and digital activities, and residential stays, are new experiences for you to enjoy with other teenagers and young adults in a similar situation. No questions, no awkward silences, just having a good time, and living life to the full.

Trekstock

You can access Trekstock here

Provides support, guidance and connection to a community of young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer through unique experiences, specialist advice designed to keep them active during or beyond treatment, informative events and expert information

Thyroid Cancer

You can access Butterfly Thyroid Cancer Trust here

National charity supporting people with thyroid cancer. Offers the use of a dedicated helpline, virtual group support via email and telephone contact, a buddy system to help you through the different treatment stages and access to a wide range of information on the condition.

Throat Cancers

You can access Throat Cancer Foundation here

UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of throat cancer - causes, signs and symptoms and treatments. They support research aimed at improving prevention and earlier detection and provide expert advice and information to patients and their families on a wide range of topics from treatment, to financial advice and nutrition.