Health Charities That specialise in Cancer

The preservation and protection of the good health and wellbeing of people with cancer in North Devon by the provision of a box which contains items intended to provide relief from symptoms and to generally improve the conditions of life of those in ill-health

The relief of sickness and need, the preservation of health for sufferers of all forms of cancer and other life threatening diseases and their families and carers in Rotherham area through the provision of a support centre offfering information, professional counselling and complementary therapies.The provision of one to one assessment and therapy to individuals affected by cancer.

To promote professional and public awareness of NET throughout the UK and Ireland with the aim of optimising patient care and outcomes. This will be achieved through research, education, communications and patient and professional advocacy, working with other professional bodies, charities, patient groups and governments.

Provides free cancer pre/rehabilitation for those diagnosed with cancer and vital support for their families. Specialist coaches provide tailored physical, mental, and emotional care, including physical training, pilates, yoga, mindfulness and workshops.Individuals are sign posted to other organisations when deemed appropriate such as mental health counselling and/or nutritional support.

We support anyone affected by cancer, be they patients, their partners, children, friends or carers, in a safe, relaxing, friendly environment where mutual support and information can be found.We offer a range of complementary therapies.All our services are provided free of charge.

UK Oncology Nursing Society supports training, education and general support to cancer nurses across the 4 nations of the UK.

We provide complementary therapy treatments free of charge to people living with cancer and their carers. These include: Aromatherapy massage; Scar tissue massage; Reflexology; Reiki; Hypnotherapy; Counselling; Homeopathy; Nutrition advice; Meditation; Psychotherapy, Shiatsu, Manual lymphatic drainage.

Raising Awareness - We take every opportunity we can to provide the public with information about the symptoms of brain tumours, as well as childhood cancer.Supporting Families - We provide small grants toward hospital associated costs and we offer emotional and practical support to families affected by childhood cancer.Supporting Research - We support research into childhood brain tumours.

To share best practice with all other member groups. Work along side other similar groups, agencies, partners to provide information, support, advice etc.We are a member of the international parent group Childhood Cancer International (CCI) (formerly ICCCPO.)

Support for those affected by Myelodysplastic Syndrome, ("MDS"), which is a rare blood cancer. We provide: national & regional meetings with specialist speakers, a website & newsletter, campaigning for access to treatment, a networking service for MDS patients to share experiences & support; cooperate with all UK MDS clinical experts; support clinical trials and research into MDS.

The EHE Rare Cancer Charity (UK) has three key objectives. Firstly we provide support to patients diagnosed with epithelioid haemangioendothelioma (EHE), a very rare form of vascular sarcoma. Secondly we are raising funds to support and fund research into EHE. Thirdly, we are working to raise awareness of EHE and to secure greater attention and improved care for people diagnosed with EHE.

Provide a place of sanctuary and support for all those affected by cancer including family and friends. Also offer a range of complementary therapies.

The charity helps save lives by supporting the ongoing research into breast cancer, and contributing to the further understanding of the disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment by supporting ground-breaking research programmes.

Sue Young Cancer Support in Leicestershire and Rutland provides practical and emotional support to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Our services are available to cancer patients, their families and carers. Our support can last for many weeks, months or even years - as long as it is needed by the individual.

We aim to provide a programme of free complementary therapies plus ongoing support via workshops, self help groups and exercise classes for anyone with cancer in Herefordshire and surrounding counties to help them cope with the rigours of conventional treatment and support them on their journey towards living well with, and beyond cancer. We also offer support to their carers.

We support children and Young People (18 and under) with Cancer. We offer Hardship Support to families where the child is suffering from Primary Bone Cancer. We also deliver projects (Storytelling and Pottery) in Paediatric Oncology Wards nationally to distract young patients from treatment and pain.

Maddi's Butterflies aims to ease the suffering of children undergoing cancer treatment, by providing small wishes and gifts. We also provide holidays to families affected by childhood cancer, in our caravan at Ribby Hall Village. We are based in Blackburn, but we do take referrals nationally. Children are referred to us via 3rd party charities, such as Clic Sargant or Macmillan.

To provide a community based welcoming environment where emotional and psychological support is available for people from Halton touched by cancer.

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support provides support for everyone living with and beyond cancer. We offer regular friendly meetings both in Axminster and Lyme Regis so support and information can be accessed locally.

The Blood Cancer Alliance aim to improve the lives of those living with blood cancer in the UK by raising the profile of the unique issues faced by patients and encouraging focused healthcare policy.

The Lymphoma Research Trust supports research into the treatment of lymphoma. It makes grants to medical researchers at the Lymphoma Trials Office who organise clinical trials to see which treatments are most effective.

THE RELIEF OF PERSONS SUFFERING FROM CANCER, PRIMARILY THOSE AGED BETWEEN 15 - 25, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDING FOR RESEARCH.

The charitable trust shall be to promote education and research into the study and cure of Myeloma and B-Cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma through making grants to appropriate institutions and individuals. The trust furthers its charitable purposes for the public benefit through its grant-making policy which aims at financing scholarships for PHD to individuals and providing grants for innovation in care.

TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING WITH THE PROVISIONS OF EQUIPMENT FACILITIES AND SERVICES NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE STATUTORY AUTHORITIES AND BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT.

FUNDING LOW-GRADE GLIOMA BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES VIA TWO ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS.