The links in this section will help you to find out more about the symptoms (signs) of breast cancer, how it is diagnosed, the tests that may be involved, screening for breast cancer and more information about how it is staged and graded.
Information about possible symptoms (signs) of breast cancer.
Freephone 0808 800 40 40 from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Provides contact details for support available nationaly nas well as forum http://www.cancerchat.org.uk/
Cancer Research UK,(CRUK) is a UK charity dedicated to cancer research. Their website has a wealth of information about cancer and research into all types of cancer.
We’re Breast Cancer Now,are an organisation dedicated to funding research into breast cancer.
0808 800 6000 Typetalk prefix - 18001. Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm Saturday, 9am - 2pm
Several weekly telephone support groups available in addition to organised support days and activities and live chat sessions
Breast Cancer Care provides information, practical assistance and emotional support for anyone affected by breast cancer.
Information about tests, scans and possible causes of breast cancer.
Information about different types of support groups available in addition to numerous online groups for all types of cancer
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a voluntary health organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, They provide information and support for people affected by all types of cancer and develop research into cancer and it's treatment.
Easy access to the public services you use and the information you need, delivered by the UK government.
Macmillan CancerLine: Freephone 0808 808 2020 / Textphone 0808 808 0121
Information about support groups available nationally
Macmillan Cancer Support is a large cancer charity which has merged with Cancerbackup. Both Macmillan and Cancerbackup are dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer. Macmillan develops and provides a wide range of medical, practical, emotional and financial services, including the distribution of information. Cancerbackup is the specialist cancer information charity, and provides over 6,000 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for patients with any type of cancer, their families and carers.
0845 4647 (NHS Direct)
NHS Choices website has been developed to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things like smoking, drinking and exercise, through to the practical aspects of finding and using NHS services when you need them.
Freephone 0808 800 40 40 from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Provides contact details for support available nationaly nas well as forum http://www.cancerchat.org.uk/
Cancer Research UK,(CRUK) is a UK charity dedicated to cancer research. Their website has a wealth of information about cancer and research into all types of cancer.
Information about possible symptoms (signs) of breast cancer.
Cancer Research UK,(CRUK) is a UK charity dedicated to cancer research. Their website has a wealth of information about cancer and research into all types of cancer.
We’re Breast Cancer Now,are an organisation dedicated to funding research into breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Care provides information, practical assistance and emotional support for anyone affected by breast cancer.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a voluntary health organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, They provide information and support for people affected by all types of cancer and develop research into cancer and it's treatment.
Easy access to the public services you use and the information you need, delivered by the UK government.
Information about tests, scans and possible causes of breast cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support is a large cancer charity which has merged with Cancerbackup. Both Macmillan and Cancerbackup are dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer. Macmillan develops and provides a wide range of medical, practical, emotional and financial services, including the distribution of information. Cancerbackup is the specialist cancer information charity, and provides over 6,000 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for patients with any type of cancer, their families and carers.
NHS Choices website has been developed to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things like smoking, drinking and exercise, through to the practical aspects of finding and using NHS services when you need them.