Vaginal cancer organisations

The websites on cancer 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.

CancerHelp UK has information about general cancer support organisations. We also 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
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 telephoning freephone 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.

Jo's Trust
16 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3ED

Phone: 0207 936 7498
Fax: 0207 936 7598
Website: http://www.jotrust.co.uk
Email: robert@jotrust.co.uk

This organisation provides information about cervical cancer and a confidential medical enquiry service. They will also support women who have vaginal cancer. The website has a bulletin board where you can exchange experiences and information with others who have cervical cancer.

Look Good Feel Better
West Hill House
32 West Hill
Epsom
Surrey
KT19 8JD

Tel: 01372 747 500
Fax: 01372 747 502
E-mail: info@lgfb.co.uk
Website : http://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 50 locations across the UK. Find your nearest workshop and read more about the work of the charity on their website.

The Daisy Network
PO Box 183
Rossendale
BB4 6WZ

Email: daisy@daisynetwork.org.uk
Website: www.daisynetwork.org.uk

A free and confidential service for women who have had an early menopause.

DES Action UK
PO Box 128
Blaydon LDO
Blaydon,
Tyne & Wear
NE40 3YQ

Phone: 0191 489 2257
Website: www.des-action.org.uk
Email: info@des-action.org.uk

This organisation gives support and information to women exposed to diethylstilbestrol (DES)

Gynae C
1 Bolingbroke Road
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN2 2LB

Phone: 01793 491116
Email: info@gynaec.co.uk
Website: www.gynaec.co.uk

A national helpline offering support to women with gynaecological cancer.

National Cancer Institute
This link takes you to the NCI pages on vaginal cancer. They are detailed and comprehensive but there are no images.

Women's Health Concern
4-6 Eton Place
Marlow
Buckinghamshire
SL7 2QA

Telephone: 01628 478 473
Website: www.womens-health-concern.org
Email: info@womens-health-concern.org

A charity that provides information about many women's health issues.  They have a team of specialist nurses and medical advisers who will answer email enquiries.  They ask for a £5 donation for this service. They produce factsheets on a range of subjects including hormone replacement therapy, menopause, hysterectomy and ovarian cysts.

College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists
PO Box 13686
London
SW20 9HZ

Phone: 020 8543 2707
Email: info@cosrt.org.uk
Website: www.cosrt.org.uk

Offers counselling and psychotherapy and can give details of local counsellors.

Sexual Advice Association
Suite 301, Emblem House
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR

Telephone 0207 486 7262
Website www.sda.uk.net
Email: info@sexualadviceassociation.co.uk

Information on sexual problems that can affect men and women. They provide lists of local specialist practitioners, as well as factsheets on problems such as erectile dysfunction (impotence).

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

Macmillan CancerLine: 0808 808 0000 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 8pm; information available in other languages)
Textphone: 0808 808 0121
Email: cancerline@macmillan.org.uk
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.

London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
PO Box 7324
London
N1 9QS

Helpline: 0300 330 0630
24 hour helpline for lesbians and gay men, their families and friends giving advice, information and referrals.
Website: www.llgs.org.uk
Email: admin@llgs.org.uk