Cancer

Photo to a young female with her parents, being shown something in a book, by a medical professional Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer. More than 1 in 3 of us will develop cancer in some form during our lifetime. But how do you cope if it happens to you?

Many people find that having a network of friends, family and support services helps them to cope with the impact of a cancer diagnosis.

Cancer Support Services

Many people find it easier to talk to someone over the phone. There are a number of helplines, mostly run by charities, including:

CancerHelp 0808 800 4040
Macmillan 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week, 8am - 8pm)
Marie Curie Cancer Care 0800 716146

A support group may suit you if you’d like to discuss your experience with other people who’ve been diagnosed with cancer.