Further Information
CancerBACUP
CancerBACUP is a charity providing comprehensive, up-to-date information and support to people affected by cancer: patients, carers and health professionals.They are the largest provider of cancer information and support in Europe.
Helpline: (Freephone) 0808 800 1234 Textphone: 0808 800 0121
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am – 8pm
Website: www.cancerbacup.org.uk
Cancer Information Service
The Cancer Information Service is based at the Cancer Care Centre York Hospital and provides up-to-date information about all aspects of cancer, available treatments and practical and social issues. The drop-in service is available for all members of the public and medical profession.
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm
Telephone: 01904 726 505
Email: cancerinformation@york.nhs.uk
Cancer Research UK
Offers patient information on all types of cancer and has a clinical trials database to allow people to identify suitable clinical trials. Allows you to send questions to specialist nurses by email and has a question and answer section.
Website: www.cancerhelp.org.uk
Macmillan CancerLine (Macmillan Cancer Relief)
The Macmillan CancerLine exists to help people living with cancer; their families, friends and carers find a way through the maze of cancer information and support.
Helpline (Freephone): 0808 808 2020 Textphone: 0808 808 0121
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am – 6pm
Email: cancerline@macmillan.org.uk
Website: www.macmillan.org.uk
NHS Direct
Offers detailed patient information on all types of illnesses including cancer and access to nurses via telephone.
Opening hours: 7 days a week, 24hour
Telephone: 0845 46 47
Website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk