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Useful Links

Below are a number of useful links that will help you with your cancer journey.

Local Support

Macmillan Information Units

Available at Preston Hospital and Chorley Hospital.

Contact details:

The Team provides a free, confidential drop in service for anyone affected by cancer including people who need information about cancer, have a cancer diagnosis, are living with and beyond cancer, are looking to reduce the risks of cancer, or are relatives, carers or friends of someone with cancer.

National Support

Macmillan Cancer Support

Telephone helpline: 0808 808 0000

Available 7 days a week from 8am-8pm

Website: www.macmillan.org.uk

Excellent resources covering diagnosis, treatment, living with and beyond cancer, courses etc.

The Gentle Approach to Cancer

Contact: Joan Moran 01772 865024 & Ann Bucklow 01772 683317

Website: www.gentleapproach.org.uk

Established in 1982, offering a truly holistic approach with advice and counselling for cancer patients and their families.

Penny Brohn UK

Helpline: 0303 3000 118 (press 1)

Open 9am-2pm Mon-Fri

Email: helpline@pennybrohn.org.uk

Website: www.pennybrohn.org.uk

The Bristol Whole Life Approach provides a powerful combination of physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual support.

Cancer Research UK

Telephone: 0300 1231022

Opening hours: 8am – 6pm, Monday – Friday

Website: www.cancerresearchuk.org

The world's largest independent cancer research charity. Their site contains information about different cancers and statistics.

Other Services

Smokefree Lancashire

Smokefree Lancashire

Find out more about the help available in the local area to help you quit smoking:

www.smokefreelancashire.org.uk