Links/Support

You don't have to have symptoms to feel worried...

If you would like further information or advice (whether you have symptoms or not), you can speak to any of the agencies and services listed below:

NHS Direct
0845 4647
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
NHS Direct Online is a website providing high quality health information and advice for the people of England. The website covers all of the symptoms that people ring into NHS Direct about, and provides advice about what to do next along with self-help tips.

Cancerbackup
0808 800 1234 - Monday to Friday 9am - 8pm
www.cancerbackup.org.uk
Europe's leading cancer information charity, with over 4,500 web pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers. Cancerbackup's mission is to give cancer patients and their families the up-to-date information, practical advice and support they need to reduce the fear and uncertainty of cancer.

Macmillan Cancer Support
0808 808 2020 - Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm
www.macmillan.org.uk
Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer by providing practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. They support over 750 self-help and support groups in the UK as well as being able to talk through concerns with patients on the telephone, through their 'Cancerline', or in person at one of their information and support centres.

British Gynaecological Cancer Society
www.bgcs.org.uk/
The Society exist to advance the science and art of gynaecological oncology for the benefit of the public. The BGCS is an expert group of health specialists capable of discussing and formulating policy on gynaecological cancer research and treatment. This website is an information and forum portal aimed at health professionals involved in Gynaecological Cancer treatment.

CancerHelp UK - women's cancers (gynaecolocial cancer)
www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=17924
CancerHelp UK is the patient information website of Cancer Research UK. Its women's cancer information section includes symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, current research, and issues to do with living with cancer. There is also a list of currently recruiting UK cancer trials. You can also use the website to contact Cancer Research UK's team of cancer nurses with questions about any aspect of cancer (UK and Republic of Ireland only).

DIPEx
www.dipex.org/
Being told you have an illness can be confusing and frightening and finding reliable information can be frustrating. DIPEx shows you a wide variety of personal experiences of health and illness. You can watch, listen to or read their interviews, find reliable information on treatment choices and where to find support.

The Eve Appeal
http://www.eveappeal.org.uk/
The Eve Appeal is a UK registered charity dedicated to funding pioneering research into radically improving diagnosis, screening and treatment of gynaecological cancers. These include ovarian cancer, cancer of the womb, cervical cancer and cancer of the vulva.

Gynae C
01793 491116
Email:Gynae_C@yahoo.com
www.communigate.co.uk/wilts/gynaec/
Gynae C aims to support women with any form of gynaecological cancer, their partner, family and friends at an obvious crisis point in their lives. They offer confidential, emotional support via a telephone help-line, E-mail, letter and now a website.

Jo's Trust
www.jotrust.co.uk
Jo's Trust is a charity dedicated to fighting cervical cancer. James and Jo Maxwell established the Trust in 1999 with the belief that it could make a difference to the lives of women and their families affected by pre-cancer and cancer of the cervix.

Lyphoedema.org
http://www.lymphoedema.org/
This gateway page allows patients and professionals to enter the British Lymphology Society and the Lymphoedema Support Network websites. Lymphoedema is a swelling on the body, usually around the limbs. Secondary Lymphoedema can sometimes occur after treatment for cancer, such as surgery or radiation therapy. You can find out more by clicking the link above.

Ovacome
020 7380 9589 (Monday to Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm)
www.ovacome.org.uk
A UK-wide support network providing information and support for everyone affected by ovarian cancer. This site is designed for women with ovarian cancer, their families, friends and carers, and health professionals. It includes real-life stories about how other people have coped with the disease and information about treatment, screening and research.

Ovarian Cancer Action
www.ovarian.org.uk
Ovarian cancer action is wholly dedicated to improving survival rates and creating a future free from the fear of ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer action is unique in its focus, working in a number of ways, both short and long term to deliver its aim. It does this by funding research into the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of ovarian cancer, raising awareness of symptoms, and by giving a voice to women with ovarian cancer, combating the view that this is a 'silent cancer'.

Ovarian Cancer Support Group (Wirral & Merseyside)
http://www.ocsg.co.uk/
The Ovarian Cancer Support Group has recently formed as a forum-based website, allowing sufferers, carers and their families to come together and openly discuss their experiences and problems relating to ovarian and any other gynaecological cancer. Although future face to face meetings are likely to take place in Merseyside, the website forum welcomes members from all over the country.

VACO (Vulva Awareness Campaign Organisation)
0161 747 5911
Email: vacouk@yahoo.com
www.vaco.co.uk/
This website is to enable ladies to be aware of Vulval Cancer, one of the less common cancers. It includes information on what to look for and how to do a vulva self-exam. VACO also help and support ladies who have been diagnosed with Vulva diseases and disorders, and those have been through vulval surgery. Surgery like this can be serious, and sometimes not so serious - but all surgery is very distressing to the ladies who are sadly diagnosed with a vulval cancer.

Women's Health Concern
0845 123 2319 (Local-call rate) (Monday to Thursday - 10:00am-6:00pm, Friday - 10:00am-2:00pm)
http://www.womens-health-concern.org/
Women's Health Concern is a charitable organisation which aims to help educate and support women with their healthcare by providing unbiased, accurate information. They do this through the website, telephone and e-mail Nurse Counselling Service, information leaflets, educational events and partnership work with the media.