This section will help you to find organisations providing help, support and information for anyone affected by lung cancer.
If you have been affected by cancer in some way and would like to talk to someone about what you have read or need help finding information - you are welcome to drop into any Maggie’s Centre or to visit Maggie’s Online Centre and talk with a cancer support specialist.
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation provides practical and emotional support for patients and all those affected by lung cancer and smoking.
This section tells you about primary lung cancer and its treatment
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.
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.
healthtalk.org provides free, reliable information about health issues, by sharing people's real-life experiences. You can watch people sharing their stories about their cancer, autism, motor-neurone disease, pregnancy, drugs, depression and much more.
The National Lung Cancer Forum For Nurses website has been developed to provide information to patients, carers and for health professionals whose work involves those with lung cancer.
Shine Cancer Support is a network for younger adults in their 20s, 30s & 40s living with and beyond cancer. Their aim is to provide tailored information and peer support for anyone diagnosed with any cancer in their 20s, 30s or 40s through a range of activities including lunches and drinks evenings, beach walks, multi-day getaways, workshops, online networking, and mentoring.
This section outlines the support that the British Lung Foundation offers.
The British Lung Foundation is a UK charity working for everyone affected by lung disease. They focus resources on providing support for people affected by lung disease today; and work in a variety of ways, including funding world-class research, to bring about positive change, to improve treatment, care and support for people affected by lung disease now and in the future.
The Mesothelioma Center, an American organisation which aims to help people with asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma and their families
Lungcancer.org is a program of CancerCare, an American national non-profit organization that provides support services to anyone affected by lung cancer.
Oncologist approved information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology
The Mesothelioma Group is an American organisation and some services offered will not be available in the UK. However, the site includes useful information about mesothelioma and lung cancer for people with cancer and those supporting them.
The Mesothelioma Group are a small team of healthcare professionals, patient advocates, and communication specialists who have one goal: to lead the way in supporting and encouraging mesothelioma patients and their families.
Oncologist approved information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Detailed information about lung cancer for patients.
The National Cancer Institute coordinates the USA National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
NHS 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.
Information from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for people with lung cancer, their families and carers and the public. (published in March 2019)
NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health.