Womb cancer organisations

The websites on cancer listed on this page are valuable sources of detailed information about 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
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.

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 Information on womb cancer (USA)
This is the American National Cancer Institute’s patient information site. Its section on womb (endometrial) cancer is detailed and comprehensive.

Web address: www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/cancer_type/endometrial/

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

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.

The Hysterectomy Association website
This site is about hysterectomy, rather than womb cancer. There is useful information, including a booklet you can download. The website has message boards where you can exchange information with other women about hysterectomy and recovering from it.
Website address: www.hysterectomy-association.org.uk

The British Lymphology Society
11 Oldbury Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 0HH

Phone : 01452 790178
Email : info@thebls.com
Website: www.thebls.com

A charitable organisation with a membership of health care professionals from various specialities, and people who have a direct interest in ensuring that people with lymphoedema have access to the care and treatment that they need. Has a directory of lymphoedema specialist practitioners.

The Lymphoedema Support Network
St Luke's Crypt
Sydney Street
London SW3 6NH

Tel: 020 7351 0990 (Administration)
Fax: 020 7349 9809
Email: adminlsn@lymphoedema.freeserve.co.uk
Website: http://www.lymphoedema.org/lsn

This is a national charity offering information and support to anyone affected by lymphoedema. They have over 3500 members, 66 local support groups, run a helpline and have a website. They also produce a range of information including 25 factsheets about lymphoedema and its treatment, 2 DVDs about self management techniques for lymphoedema and a quarterly newsletter.

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
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.

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

Telephone 020 7486 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)

Women's health website
This UK organisation provides information online on medical and sexual aspects of women's health including on hysterectomy and coping with menopausal symptoms.

Website address: www.womenshealthlondon.org.uk