Discover useful information about:
your type of cancer and its treatment
symptoms and cancer waiting times (in the ‘worried about cancer’ section)
clinical trials you may be able to join
coping with cancer (mentally, physically and practically)
Call our specialist Cancer Research UK nurses or write to them if you, or someone close to you, has been affected by cancer and you need support.
Join our online Cancer Chat forum to chat to a friendly community of people affected by cancer.
Explore our leaflets, posters, infographics and materials including 'your cancer treatment record'.
Our health materials cover topics ranging from reducing cancer risk and spotting cancer, to early diagnosis and 'your urgent referral explained'.
We also have resources for health professionals, including cancer news and statistics.
Download or order health materials
Find out more about our research across the country, from different cancer types and topics (such as clinical trials and new technologies) to our cancer strategy and the progress our research has made.
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For cancer related questions, please contact our nurses.
For general enquiries, email us on supporter.services@cancer.org.uk
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