Hodgkin lymphoma organisations

The websites listed on this page are valuable sources of detailed information on cancer. They may use more technical terms, longer 'pages' and fewer images than CancerHelp UK. 

You can find details about general cancer support organisations on our general cancer organisations page. We have information about counselling organisations in the counselling section.

Cancer Research UK
Angel Building
407 St John Street
London
EC1V 4AD

Admin phone number: 020 7242 0200
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org

Cancer Research UK is the largest cancer research organisation in the world, outside the USA. We are the European leader in the development of new anti-cancer drugs. We fund research on all aspects of the disease from its causes, to treatment and prevention.

We are also committed to producing high quality information for people affected by cancer, health professionals and the general public. We do this through our website, which includes patient information and news and resources, and through our range of health awareness leaflets.

If you have a question about cancer, and you are in the UK or Ireland, you can contact our team of specialist cancer information nurses using this form, or by calling freephone on 0808 800 40 40.

If you would like to talk to someone affected by cancer, share experiences or find information, you can visit our Cancer Chat forum.

The Lymphoma Association
PO Box 386
Aylesbury
Bucks HP20 2GA

Helpline phone: 0808 808 5555 (Mon to Thurs, 9am to 6pm, and Fri, 9am to 5pm)
Admin phone: 01296 619400
Website: www.lymphomas.org.uk

The Lymphoma Association gives emotional support and medical information on all aspects of Hodgkin's lymphoma and non Hodgkin's lymphoma. They produce leaflets, a newsletter, run local support groups for people with lymphoma around the country, and have a 'buddy' scheme for putting patients in touch with each other by phone. Their services are free to people with lymphoma and their families and friends. And they have a chat room which is available 24 hours a day, but has designated chat times between 12 and 2pm, and 8 and 10pm, when you are likely to find the most people on line.

Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research
39 - 40 Eagle Street
London
WC1R 4TH

Telephone: 020 7405 0101
Email: info@beatbloodcancers.org
Website: leukaemialymphomaresearch.org.uk

Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research sponsors research into leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. They also provide patient information booklets and leaflets that you can download or order from their website.

National Cancer Institute
The American National Cancer Institute's patient information on Hodgkin's disease is detailed and comprehensive.

Lymphoma Information Network
The Lymphoma Information Network is a US site, written by someone who has been through successful but intensive treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma. There is information about NHL and Hodgkin's lymphoma that is detailed and quite technical in places. Very thorough, with links and booklists.

Macmillan Cancer Support
Head Office
89 Albert Embankment
London
SE1 7UQ

Macmillan CancerLine: 0808 808 0000 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 9pm; information available in other languages)
Textphone: 0808 808 0121
Website: www.macmillan.org.uk

Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. They provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care. They provide booklets on cancer and treatments and run helplines providing cancer information and benefits advice.

Teenage Cancer Trust
93 Newman Street
London
W1T 3EZ
Phone: 020 7612 0370
Website: www.teenagecancertrust.org

A national charity providing specialist units, support, education and information for teenagers with cancer and their families. The TCT also funds research into young people's cancers. It holds annual conferences for teenagers with cancer and the health professionals who look after them.