Cancer online resources
Online forums
Macmillan Cancer Support Online Community
If you’re facing cancer or love someone who is, there may be times when you need to talk about things or just hear from those who’ve been there. The Macmillan Cancer Support Online Community has people who understand how you feel because they’re facing cancer too.
Cancer Chat – Cancer Research UK
Cancer Chat is a moderated discussion forum run by Cancer Research UK. You can talk to others affected by cancer, share experiences and get support.
Healthtalk
Visit the Healthtalk website to find out about the experiences of living with cancer. See and hear people share their personal experiences and issues on film.
You, me and the Big C
You, me and the Big C is a series of podcasts on Radio 5 Live by people affected by cancer. They talk openly about their experiences and how they've coped with their many challenges.
Cancer communities on HealthUnlocked
The online communities are a place to share your experiences of cancer and to hear from other people to support you with whatever questions you may have about cancer. There are currently over 60 different online communities.
Online learning
Living with Lung Cancer
Living with Lung Cancer is a free 10 part programme that aims to help you understand your condition, treatment options, plan ahead and stay as well as possible.
RESTORE
RESTORE is an online resource for people with fatigue developed by Macmillan and the University of Southampton. It provides information on what you can do to help you cope with fatigue and how to feel more confident in managing it.
Useful websites
NHS The Christie
Find information about living with and beyond cancer The Christie website. You will find information about patient support and advice and information to help you care for yourself during and after treatment.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support is a national charity with a range of information to help people with cancer live life as fully as they can.
They also produce information about cancer in other languages and a range of formats to suit different needs.
The Macmillan Support Line offers confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones.
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is a national charity dedicated to saving lives through research. Their website includes information from symptoms through to diagnosis and treatment.
There's also a freephone number if you've any questions or need to speak to one of their nurses.
NHS
The NHS website has information about:
- the different types of cancer
- signs and symptoms
- treatments
- cancer services
- living with cancer
- care and support
Apps
BECCA
Breast Cancer Now's free app provides specialist support to help you live with, through and beyond breast cancer).
OWise
Use the OWise breast cancer app to help you keep track of your treatment and your wellbeing.