Topic - Cancer
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- Beatson Oncology Centre
The Beatson Oncology Centre is the lead centre for the delivery of non-surgical cancer care for the West of Scotland. This site provides information for patients, on services and the centre's research activities. - Glasgow Palliative Care Network
Glasgow Palliative Care Network (GPaC) is a network of people and organisations involved in palliative care in the Glasgow area. The network has been created to provide information, advice and training materials about palliative care. Organisations involved in Glasgow Palliative Care Network are: Greater Glasgow Health Board, Marie Curie Centre, Hunter's Hill, St Margaret's Hospice, Clydebank, the Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice and the Beatson Oncology Centre Specialist Palliative Care Team. The website is for users of palliative care services and for professionals working in palliative care. The website contains contact organisations, details of courses and conferences, palliative care resources and related links. - Marie Curie Cancer Care Library
The library and information service belonging to the Glasgow branch of Marie Curie Cancer Care, a charity dedicated to the care of people affected by cancer and the enhancement of their quality of life through its services, research and education. The library has a collection of books, journals, newsletters, reports and guidelines in the fields of palliative care and cancer/oncology. Membership of the library is open to students on the Marie Curie Diploma/BSc Degree Courses, Marie Curie Centre staff and Marie Curie community staff. Researchers may have reference access by prior arrangement. Enquiries from the above categories are accepted by phone, letter, fax, email or in person. The library contains one open access PC with Microsoft Office and Internet facilities. The library is a member of SHINE, the BMA library, the British Library and the UK wide Marie Curie Library and Information Service. Marie Curie Centre, Hunters Hill is one site within the charity’s Scotland & Northern Ireland Sector. The Library Information Services Manager covers 4 libraries within Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Belfast. Opening hours: 9.00-16.30, Mon-Fri. - Brain Tumour Action
BTA arose out of a need from patients and carers attending the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh to have someone to talk to, to know that they were not alone and to realise that there were other people going through the same problems and experiences as themselves. BTA is a voluntary organisation with five major aims:- Support for relatives and sufferers of brain tumours,counselling for those who wish it,information on brain tumours and their treatment,education of the public about tumours and research into brain tumours and their treatment. - Tak Tent Cancer Support
This is the website of the Tak Tent Cancer Support group. The site contains information about patient support, counselling and complementary therapies. There is also information about making donations. Tak Tent provides accurate and up to date information booklets on various cancers and treatments to patients and relatives, free of charge. - Beating Bowel Cancer
Beating Bowel Cancer is a national charity working to raise awareness of symptoms, promote early diagnosis and encourage open access to treatment choice for those affected by bowel cancer. The charity provides authoritative information about the disease, its symptoms, what to do if diagnosed, and what treatment choices are available to you. - Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a charity committed to fighting breast cancer through research and awareness. Their mission is to initiate and support research which aims ultimately to eradicate breast cancer by discovering the causes of the disease, finding methods of prevention and developing new treatments. This site contains information about research, campaigns, publications and a discussion forum for patients to share their experiences. - Breast Cancer Care
Breast Cancer Care is a national organisation offering information and support to those affected by breast cancer. This site contains information on breast cancer, latest news, breast health, fundraising and making donations. A free helpline is provided (0808 800 6000). Also included is a list of regional centres with contact details. Glasgow Office: Opening hours - Mon-Fri, 9-5. Services include free booklets and factsheets on breast cancer issues; free emotional support from selected and trained volunteers. - British Lung Foundation
The British Lung Foundation is a charity which funds research into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of all lung diseases. It also runs the Breathe Easy Network offering information and support to lung condition sufferers, their friends, families, carers and health professionals. This site contains information for patients and professionals on the foundation's research activities, news, funding and regional centres. There is also an information section with details of publications and downloadable leaflets in PDF on lung conditions and issues related to lung conditions such as air pollution and the environment. Glasgow Office: Opening hours - Mon-Fri, 9-5. Services include enquiries by phone, fax and letter and a collection of publications including the "Breathe Easy" magazine and information leaflets. - Cancer Research UK
The vision of Cancer Research UK is to conquer cancer through world-class research. This comprehensive site includes a clinical trial database, a guide to different types of cancer and methods of prevention. Also included is the opportunity to donate online and sign up for a free newsletter. - CancerBACUP
CancerBACUP is a charity providing a free information and support service on cancer, and access to key publications and resources. The Glasgow office is equipped with the full range of CancerBACUP literature, available free to enquirers. If you are a patient or relative/friend, you can get any of CancerBACUP's easy to understand booklets on the common cancers, their treatments and how to live with cancer free of charge. In addition there is information provided by other organisations where this complements the range of CancerBACUP literature . CancerBACUP Scotland provides a telephone information service on 0808 800 1234 between the hours 9am - 8pm, Monday to Friday. - CancerHelp UK
CancerHelp UK is a free information service about cancer and care for people with cancer and their families. It is provided by the charity, Cancer Research UK. Its purpose is to make cancer information freely available and written in an accessible way. The site includes sections about cancer, questions and answers, prevention and checks, specific cancers, cancer treatments, living with cancer, cancer research, healthy eating, books and links, help and support, news, clinical trails and donations. - Cancerlink
The Cancerlink site is provided by the charity, Macmillan Cancer Relief. The purpose is to offer free information and services to people living with cancer. The site includes sections on finding support groups, cancer voices (a network of providers and users of cancer services), a discussion forum, details of the Macmillan cancerline telephone service, resources and news. - Colon Cancer Concern
Colon Cancer Concern (CCC) is the UK´s leading national charity dedicated solely to reducing deaths from colorectal cancer through awareness & campaigning, information, education and research. CCC has taken a lead in assisting people to make fully informed decisions and choices about their treatment, management, care and support. This is fundamental in today's health climate where shared decision-making between healthcare professionals, patients and their carers is fast becoming the norm. - Macmillan Cancer Relief
Macmillan Cancer Relief is a UK charity supporting people with cancer and their families with specialist information, treatment and care. The site contains extensive information about the charity, its services and its history. Also available from the site is a free 40-page booklet on cancer treatment and care, a list of cancer support and care organisations in the UK, with telephone numbers, addresses and website addresses, an information line, and a directory of over 40 cancer care organisations in the UK. - Maggie's Centres
Maggie's Centres are for anybody who has, or who has had cancer. They are also for their families, their friends and their carers. The aim of Maggie's Centres is to help people with cancer to be as healthy in mind and body as possible and enable them to make their own contribution to their medical treatment and recovery. - National Council for Palliative Care
The National Council for Palliative Care is the umbrella and representative body for hospice and palliative care in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is an independent body with charitable status, which was set up in 1991 to promote the extension and improvement of palliative care services. This site contains information on the Council's activities and partnerships, information and links to palliative care services and resources, information on Council publications and news and events. - Patient UK
Patient UK is a directory of health, disease, and related websites from the UK. The aim of this directory is to direct non-medical people in the UK to good quality information about health and disease. - Prostate Cancer Charity
The Prostate Cancer Charity aims to raise awareness among the public about the disease and to engage political debate about services and support. The site offers information about support groups for patients, research news and fund raising activities. - Teenage Cancer Trust
Teenage Cancer Trust focuses on the particular needs of UK teenagers and young adults with cancer, leukaemia, Hodgkin’s and related diseases. The Charity designs and builds dedicated adolescent cancer units in hospitals and funds and organises support and information services for patients, their families, schools and health professionals. - The Lymphoma Association
The Lymphoma Association provides emotional support and information on a range of issues to anyone with lymphatic cancer and to their families, carers and friends. This site is split into three different entrances. One is aimed at health professionals only with membership required for full access. The other two are aimed at patients, family and carers. - The Mouth Cancer Foundation
The MCF web site aims to help patients, carers and health professionals find free information on mouth cancers easily. It provides direct links to the relevant sections of existing cancer sites and includes patient experiences as well as an online support group. - The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is the only charity in the world wholly dedicated to defeating lung cancer, the biggest cancer killer in the UK. The site contains details of scientific research to detect lung cancer at a very early stage, which is vital to the development of a future therapy. There are also details of lung cancer nurses and support groups that assist sufferers to come to terms with the disease and provide patient advocacy services. There are details of fundraising events and on the Roy Castle charity shops. - The United Kingdom Brain Tumour Society
The United Kingdom Brain Tumour Society works to relieve the suffering of those affected by brain tumours, through research, education and support. The site contains online information leaflets, a family forum, an events diary and the option to make a donation.
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