Cancer support groups
Being told you have cancer or that your cancer has returned can leave you feeling shocked, upset and very isolated. There are so many questions to be answered and so many feelings to deal with. Talking to someone who has been through the same thing can really help.
Even if you are lucky enough to have a wonderfully supportive family and friends, unless they have had cancer themselves, it can be difficult for them to understand exactly what you’re going through. You may want to protect them from facts and feelings that may frighten or upset them.
Macmillan supports over 900 independent cancer self help and support groups and organisations across the UK. By joining a group you can spend time with people who share and understand your experience or who have dealt with it in the past. It is an opportunity for you to talk about your deepest concerns and know they will be met with acceptance and understanding. This simple act of sharing can make an enormous difference to the way you feel.
Directory of cancer support groups
We publish a directory of cancer self help and support groups throughout the UK. You can order a free copy at www.be.macmillan.org.uk or search online below.
Search for cancer support groups
You can search by selecting your county to see all the groups in your area, or narrow your search by using a town or specific keywords, eg 'breast', 'bowel' or 'complementary therapy'. Please note: Postcodes will not return a search.
The information in this online directory is provided by the groups and organisations themselves. They are all independent of Macmillan so we are unable to guarantee the level of support they offer or take responsibility for the information they provide.
Macmillan provides grants and training to help set up new groups and provides support to established groups. To find out more about our grants programme please contct the User Support and Involvement Team at resources@macmillan.org.uk.
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