Where to get support
Last reviewed: 01 Nov 2022
Next review due: 01 Nov 2022
An information and support service is often a good place to start when you’re newly diagnosed and struggling with your mental health. But it will also depend on what support you need.
Several organisations can offer support and advice when you're a carer for someone with cancer.
Cancer support organisations can offer support when you have cancer or when you're caring for someone with cancer. Some have general cancer information, while others have advice for specific cancer types.
There are several organisations that provide counselling, as well as registration for counsellors and psychotherapists.
Whether you are someone with cancer or a carer for someone with cancer, we want you to know that it is common to struggle with your mental health when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. But there are people who can support you during this time and things you can do to help yourself.
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Search our clinical trials database for all cancer trials and studies recruiting in the UK.
Meet and chat to other cancer people affected by cancer.
Questions about cancer? Call freephone 0808 800 40 40 from 9 to 5 - Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can email us.
