Information and Support - Cancer
If you, or someone you know, have been affected by cancer, the following organisations may be able to help.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support provides medical, practical, emotional and financial support to cancer patients, their carers, friends and family.
Phone: 0808 808 0000
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK provides easy to understand information to anyone affected or concerned about cancer.
Phone: 0808 800 4040 (weekdays 9am-5pm)
Cancer Support Scotland
Cancer Support Scotland provides emotional and practical support on a one-to-one basis and through community-based groups to anyone affected by cancer.
Phone: 0800 652 4531
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland provide a range of free one-to-one and group support services for those living with cancer in Northern Ireland.
Phone: 0800 783 3339
riprap
riprap is a website for teenagers who have a parent with cancer. It has information about cancer, treatment, experiences of other young people and a discussion forum with other teenagers, or with the riprap team for advice or emotional support.
Related Information and Support
If you have also been affected by bereavement, organisations listed on our Bereavement support page may be able to help.
You can see a list of current BBC Action Line support on the Action Line A-Z page.