Health Charities That specialise in Cancer

To provide emotional support to people who have been affected by cancer. We offer a variety of services including cancer specific groups, complimentary therapies, counselling, one to one work and welfare benefits advice. Tai Chi and the 'Feel Good Factor' a programme consisting of Art and Music Therapy and Creative Writing, have been introduced recently.

Cancer Black Care (CBC) is a charity founded in 1995 by Isaac Dweben after losing his brother to prostate cancer. Recognising critical gaps in cancer awareness among Black and Minority Ethnic communities in London, CBC provides culturally sensitive resources, education, and support to address health information disparities in the African-Caribbean community.

To relieve the needs of children suffering from brain cancer & their families through the provision of a co-ordinated support service including but not by way of limitation by offering practical & emotional support for families affected by a child's terminal diagnosis. We are dedicated to the funding of scientific & clinical research into devastating brain cancers, improved diagnostics & care.

Raising funds to assist with treats and wishes for Children with Cancer and their families

The relief of sickness and the preservation of health among people in the UK, in particular those with prostate cancer, by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, facilities and services not normally provided by the statutory authorities. To advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to prostate cancer, including raising awareness of the symptoms.

- Advocating to improve access to high quality radiotherapy treatment across the UK.- Developing patient information packages - Supporting skills and knowledge development of radiotherapy workforce

Duffus Community Foundation aims to make a positive difference to children & young people's wellbeing through groupwork and 121 activities. Our group programmes support young people to meet others and learn tools and techniques to boost wellbeing. We empower young people to share their ideas and shape provision around their interests and requirements.

To relieve those in need by reason of ill-health by developing and facilitating support services for cancer survivors.

Our mission is to give families from the UK affected by the devastating impact of cancer, a much needed break from long hospital stays, traumatic medical procedures and cancer related treatments ? so that they may spend quality time together recuperating and enjoying life as a ?normal? family ? strengthening relationships and creating lasting happy memories.

Give assistance to members of the public who are suffering from or who have suffered from cancer. The assistance is extended to their families and carers. The assistance can take the form of financial support, advice, companionship, transport to hospital and other medical appointments or short holidays in the charity's caravan.

The Kidney Cancer Support Network (KCSN) is the only patient led kidney cancer charity in the UK, this gives our charity a unique perspective & understanding of the needs of kidney cancer patients their carers & families.The Kidney Cancer Support Network seeks to improve the lives of kidney cancer patients by providing advocacy, information, general resources and emotional and practical support

Success Charity is committed to enabling brighter futures for survivors of childhood brain tumours. Success provides dedicated rehabilitative support, access to information, resources and key assessments, connects survivors via peer support and networking events and conducts research to better understand the consequences of brain injury after treatment, and to improve advocacy for survivors.

1) The relief of sickness and the promotion and preservation of good health of children suffering from any form of cancer.2) To advance in life and help young people, especially but not exclusively through the provision of funding for leisure time activities (such as walking), so as to develop their capabilities that they grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.

Undertaking activities and events to provide information and raise awareness of the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of all forms of cancer with the aim of promoting early diagnosis and cure;Providing practical assistance, support, services and items of equipment, both directly and through the provision of grants of financial assistance, to people affected by cancer;

Supporting children with cancer up to the age of 16 years old in the south of England by arranging special and memorable experiences in the UK with their families to make long lasting memories. We support children with cancer under the care of Southampton Children's Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital, The Royal Marsden or University College London Hospital.

We reach out and offer fantastic support 24/7 and will refer you to other 3rd party services if that's what you need. Our Charity is run by patients, carers, family and friends so everyone understands the problems when you are diagnosed with head and neck cancer. The Swallows was formed by cancer patients to help and support fellow sufferers and their carers.

We offer a range of services to the community for free such as: Free post-surgery bras for cancer patientsFree rehabilitative yoga for cancer patients in Milton KeynesFree Musical theatre classes to youths aged 8-18Low-cost, high-quality food bags to elderly, disabled, low to mid income and those suffering from and affected by illness.Free Listening EarFree Advocacy service

We provide recuperative holidays in UK and Belarus; fund children's hospice care; deliver training in many aspects of child care; work with family associations supporting children with cancer, diabetes or disabilities; initiate projects to improve the social and educational opportunties for children and young people with disabilities.

Improve the lives of children who are suffering from leukaemia & other child related cancers.Improve the lives of members of the family unit or guardians who are supporting such children & who are in need by;E.g. Make over days for teenagers at Topshop. Sibling days. Younger children can experience a Build a bear day with lunch.

We give support and (non-medical) advice to patients and their carers affected by gastro-intestinal stromal tumours. We do this by means of a website, and by providing telephone and email help. We also run patient support meetings, and represent patients' interests with health professionals, government agencies and pharmaceutical companies.

We organise activities and events to raise money for our five major aims. (1) To raise awareness of Male Cancer across the UK (2) fund a Schools education program for Teenage boys about Testicular cancer (3) Online support network (4) Our free holidays for cancer fighters (5) Dream days out for Cancer fighters (6) Free Chemo bags to help whilst having treatment.

Team Verrico is committed to improving the prospects of those stricken with hard to beat cancers particularly Triple Negative Breast Cancer. We aim to assist those with a terminal diagnosis and their families. Fund research into cancer treatments. Publicise the symptoms and treatment options of certain hard to treat cancers with a view to improving detection rates and education.

Supporting local people who have a diagnosis of cancer through the provision of support in the areas of nutrition emotional well being and exercise. Ensuring the nursing service is al so well equipped to provide the best quality of care to people being supported at home.

Support to Cancer Patients and their Families. The Centre is the Multi Agency Cancer Service for Bury and local areas A range of Services : Counselling . Hypnotherapy Relaxation Classes . Nutrional Advice ,Financial and Debt advice. Benefits Advice. Health and Employment Support. Massage. Bowen Therapy. Aromatherapy . Mindfulness . Reiki. Qi Gong.

Our primary objective is to raise awareness of melanoma and other forms of skin cancer for all in sport and outdoor recreation. With the support of leading organisations, we educate on the importance of sun protection and early prevention of melanoma via our four national campaigns, targeting, sporty children and adults, golfers and greenkeepers, gardeners, and horticulturalists.