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help and info
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Go to journals and other references for publication details of research into this condition.
organisations
Macmillan Cancer Relief (now incorporating CancerLink)
89 Albert Embankment
London SE1 7UQ
Tel: 020 7840 7840 (general enquiries)
Macmillan CancerLine: 0808 808 2020 (Mon-Fri 9am-6pm)
Website: www.macmillan.org.uk
UK charity supporting people with cancer and their families with specialist information, treatment and care. Can provide details of cancer support and care organisations throughout the UK. The information line gives details of Macmillan nurses, doctors and treatment centres, and how to access patient grants. Offers information on treatment, support and all issues relating to cancer, including complementary therapies. Details of regional services can be found on the website.
Cancer Research UK
PO Box 123
London
WC2A 3PX
Tel: 020 7242 0200 (switchboard) (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Cancer Information Nurses: 020 7061 8355
Textphone: 020 7061 8484
E-mail: cancer.info@cancer.org.uk
Website: www.cancerresearchuk.org
Patient information site: www.cancerhelp.org.uk
The helpline is staffed by nurses to give specialist info and advice people affected by cancer. Their patient information site CancerHelp UK is a free information service about cancer and cancer care for people with cancer and their families.
The Bristol Cancer Help Centre
Grove House
Cornwallis Grove
Bristol BS8 4PG
Helpline: 0845 123 23 10 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm)
Tel: 0117 980 9500
Website: www.bristolcancerhelp.org
The Centre offers healing and positive healthcare to people affected by cancer and to their supporters. Offers a fully integrated range of therapies, healing and support services aimed at strengthening those with cancer and their supporters in body, mind and spirit.
websites
CancerBACUP
www.cancerbacup.org.uk
Provides high quality information, advice and support for cancer patients and their families. Contains extensive information on specific cancers, treatments, and on living with cancer. Includes an online booklet called Cancer and Complementary Therapies, and questions and answers on complementary therapies.
Complementary Therapies
www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=216
Discusses what complementary therapies are and how they can help, and looks at particular therapies in detail.
books
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Cancer: Increasing your odds for survival by David Bognar
Based on an American television series, this book is a guide to conventional, alternative and complementary cancer therapies.
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Cancer: What every patient needs to know by Jeffrey Tobias
Written by a cancer specialist, this book covers all aspects of cancer from causes to complementary therapies.
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Complementary Cancer Therapies by Dan Labriola
Describes how to combine traditional and alternative medicine to treat cancer, with advice on side effects, prevention strategies, and relieving stress.
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The Bristol Approach to Living With Cancer by Helen Cooke
The Bristol Approach, an integrated range of self-help techniques and complementary therapies, is now accessible through this practical book.
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(July 2002, resources updated June 2005)
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