Cancer

Charing Cross Cancer Association
An informal and welcoming support group open to any current or previous cancer patient and their relatives. The group meet once a month at Charing Cross Hospital and usually have a speaker, either from the hospital’s cancer services or an external speaker, to talk about a subject of interest.

Contact
Jane Leyne
Address: Charing Cross Cancer Association, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF
Telephone: 020 8877 1303


Chronic myeloid leukaemia support group
A support group for people with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML), set up by two patients from Hammersmith Hospital who took part in early trials for the drug imatinib (Glivec). The group is supported by a number of charities, including the manufacturer of imatinib, Novartis.

There is an annual patient seminar, held in different parts of the country, as well as information such as patient stories and discussion groups on the website.

Contact
Address: CML Support, PO Box 56213, London, N4 4WF
Email: info@cmlsupport.org.uk
Website: www.cmlsupport.org.uk


Leukaemia CARE
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has an association with Leukaemia CARE, a group that provides support for children and adults with leukaemia, and their families.

Address: Leukaemia CARE, One Birch Court, Blackpole East, Worcester WR3 8SG
Telephone: 01905 755977 or 0800 169 6680 (freephone helpline, open 24 hours)
Email: enquiries@leukemiaCARE.org.uk
Website: www.leukaemiacare.org.uk

 

The Macmillan Information and Support Centre
The Macmillan Cancer information specialist aims to give patients, families, friends, carers and health professionals access to specialist support, an opportunity to talk, accurate, comprehensive and appropriate information as well as sign-posting to other services and help with practical matters. The service is confidential and is provided on a drop in basis with some visiting of inpatients on the oncology units and outpatients departments when requested. The Centre is integral to oncology services and acts as a hub for the dispensing of Patient Information Prescriptions

Opening hours 
Monday and Friday 09.00-17.00,  
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 09.00-16.00
Enquirers can also contact the service by telephone 020 3313 0171 . When closed you may also contact the Macmillan support line on 0808 808 000 or look for information on www.macmillan.org.uk

Contact
Miranda Rodger, Macmillan Cancer information specialist
Address: The Macmillan Information and Support Centre is situated on the ground floor of Charing Cross Hospital next to the lifts and pharmacy
Tel: 020 3313 0171
Email: miranda.rodger@imperial.nhs.uk
Website: www.macmillan.org.uk

 

Myeloma UK
Patients and nurses from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have links with Myeloma UK. The charity informs and supports people affected by myeloma, and helps improve treatment and standards of care through research and education.

Contact
Address: Myeloma UK, Broughton House, 31 Dunedin Street, Edinburgh EH7 4JG
Telephone: 0131 557 3332 or 0800 980 3332 (freephone helpline, open Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 17.00)
Fax: 0131 556 9720
Email: myelomauk@myeloma.org.uk
Website: www.myelomaonline.org.uk


St Mary's Breast Cancer Support Group
A friendly and informal group who offer support for people who have or know someone who has breast cancer. The group meets on the last Wednesday of each month from 18.30 to 20.00 at St Mary's Hospital. A breast care nurse attends each meeting. Guest speakers also attend most meetings, covering a range of fun and appropriate topics. The group welcomes new members.

Contact
Vickki Harmer or Joanna Rawat
Telephone: 020 7886 1425 (Vickki) or 020 3312 1196 (Joanna)
Email: victoria.harmer@imperial.nhs.uk


Support group for laryngectomy patients
A support group for patients who have had a laryngectomy (removal of the larynx) due to cancer in the West London area, though some patients can come from outside this area. It is largely run by patients although initial contact with the group is via the speech and language therapists at Charing Cross Hospital. The group meets about four times a year, either at Charing Cross Hospital or a local pub. One of the therapists also usually attends.

Contact
Address: Speech and language therapy department, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF
Telephone: 020 3311 1761


Pseudomyxoma Survivor

A support network for survivors and carers of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP).

The support network offers emotional encouragement and a community where fellow patients and are givers can collaborate online. The community now have an online support network of over 400 people easily contacted through this site and through the online Facebook group.

http://www.pseudomyxomasurvivor.co.uk