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If you or someone you know has cancer, support groups and charities can offer helpful information and connection. Some focus on specific cancers, like breast or prostate, while others support particular groups, such as patients or caregivers.
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Myeloma UK

A community dedicated to transforming treatment and care for people affected by myeloma

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OPA Cancer Charity

Dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for patients with oesophageal or gastric (stomach) cancer, through increasing awareness and encouraging early diagnosis by providing advice and support

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Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK

The UK’s leading charity dedicated to people affected by head and neck cancer

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Pancreatic Cancer Action

The only UK charity focussed on improving pancreatic survival rates through early diagnosis

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Pancreatic Cancer UK

Dedicated to transforming the future for everyone with pancreatic cancer, through supporting people, funding research and campaigning to improve the future

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Peaches Womb Cancer Trust

Working towards a better life for everyone affected by womb cancer, through raising awareness, supporting patients, and funding and promoting research

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Prostate Cancer UK

Supports men living with prostate cancer, prostate diseases and the effects of treatment

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Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

The UK’s leading lung cancer charity, dedicated to providing help and hope to people affected by lung cancer

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Ruth Strauss Foundation

Provider of emotional support for people facing the death of a parent to cancer

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The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer Support Group

Supports anyone affected by head and neck cancers, including patients, caregivers, friends and relatives

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UK Charity for Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)

Dedicated to people with a specific type of breast cancer, known as triple negative breast cancer (TNBC)

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