Help and support
There is a huge amount of information about breast cancer available on the internet and it can be difficult to know where to start. We have chosen some of the best national and international websites and listed local sources of help and support available to ensure you have access to high quality information and are aware of any local resources that may be useful.
The links on this
page are specifically for breast cancer. You will find any local links available at the top of the page followed by links to national and international organisations.
More information and support
about issues affecting people with all types of cancer, which you may also find useful, including help with finances is available in the Living with cancer section of this website.
Link:Breast cancer nurses
Produced by:Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust
A team of specialist breast cancer nurses are available to provide information and support and they welcome enquiries from patients treated in the Oxford area. You will be allocated a breast care nurse who will also be your keyworker.
Contact: Karen Smith (01865) 235642, Gill Stoker (01865) 235641 Sarah Babb (01865) 235874, Selina Miles (01865) 235640, Caro Geden (01865) 235639
Link:Bosom Friends Oxfordshire
Produced by:Bosom Friends
Bosom friends is a voluntary group which offers monthly meetings in addition to telephone support for patients, former patients and their friends and family. They are not run by Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals however you can find out more about the group by contacting the breast care nurses or by visiting their website.
Link:Breast cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT)
Produced by:Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust
Find out more about the Breast cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT)who treat breast cancer in Oxford shire
Link:Maggie’s Cancer Information Centre Oxford
Produced by:Maggie's (Oxford)
Maggie's Oxford, based at the Churchill Hospital,is open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm and provides information, psychological and emotional support to anyone affected by cancer. They have a resident psychologist and a team of cancer support specialists including CAB benefits advisors, on hand for drop-in and pre-booked appointments and courses. visit the website, phone or just call in for a cup of tea and a chat and find out more.
Contact: Maggie's (Oxford)
Telephone: Tel (01865) 225690
Link:Mummy's Lump
Produced by:The Ashley Charitable Trust
"Mummy's lump" is a book written to help explain breast cancer to young children. You can download a copy form The Ashley Charitable Trust which supports and funds a wide range of projects relating to breast and gynaecological cancer, principally within the Oxfordshire and surrounding region. You can find out more about the work of the trust and you
Link:About breast cancer
Produced by:Breakthrough Breast Cancer
This section of the Breakthrough Breast Cancer website provides information about the disease and it's treatment.
Link:Breast cancer
Produced by:CancerHelp UK
This section of CancerHelp UK tells you about breast cancer. It covers causes and being aware of early symptoms, tests and treatment, and living with advanced breast cancer.
Link:Breast cancer
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
This section describes the causes and symptoms of breast cancer and explains how it is diagnosed and treated.
Link:Breast cancer Annual Evidence Update (Oct. 2009).
Produced by:NHS Evidence-cancer
Highlighting key developments in breast cancer care and treatment.
Link:Breast cancer (female)
Produced by:NHS Choices
Information about breast cancer and it's treatment
Link:Breast cancer (Male)
Produced by:NHS Choices
Information about male breast cancer and it's treatment
Link:Breast cancer and hair loss
Produced by:Breast Cancer care
Many people with breast cancer will loose their hair as a result of their treatment. This booklet explains how you may loose your hair and the effect it may have on you and discusses wigs, scarves and other headwear. It also has
practical hints and tips on caring for your hair and scalp during and after treatment.
Link:Breast cancer care
Produced by:Breast Cancer care
This section of the breast cancer care provides an overview of the different services available.
Link:Breast cancer during pregnancy
Produced by:Breast Cancer care
Answers questions for women diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy or breast feeding and discusses treatment options.
Link:Breast cancer experiences
Produced by:Healthtalkonline
Healthtalk Online have interviewed over 40 people with breast cancer. You can listen to, read or watch video clips of their experiences of breast cancer and its treatment. This link is to the breast cancer section of their website.
Link:Breast cancer in men
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
This information is about breast cancer in men.
Link:Breast cancer patient information
Produced by:NHS Evidence-cancer
Links to patient information contained on the Cancer Specialist library about breast cancer and it's treatment.
Link:Fertility issues and breast cancer treatment
Produced by:Breast Cancer care
Explains the effects of different treatments on fertility and the possibilities for having children, and answers questions about contraception and pregnancy.
Link:Improving outcomes for breast cancer: information for the public
Produced by:National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
This leaflet summarises the key recommendations of the recommendation's made by NICE about breast cancer care.
Link:In it together: for partners of people with breast cancer
Produced by:Breast Cancer care
This booklet is for anyone who is in a relationship with
someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. It aims
to give you a better understanding of your situation and offers tips to help you look after yourself and your partner, both now and in the future.
Link:Information for younger women with breast cancer
Produced by:Breast Cancer care
This booklet looks specifically at the different issues, feelings and experiences associated with younger women with breast cancer.
Link:Living and working with cancer
Produced by:Cancer and Careers UK
Practical advice and information for women with cancer, their families and their colleagues at work. You can also view as an e book, download or order,a copy of their directory. It includes information on skincare, cosmetics,wigs and headwear suppliers, clothing, lingerie and breast prosthetic as well as information about legal and employment matters.
Link:Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN)
Produced by:Lymphoedema Support Network
The LSN provides information and support to people with lymphoedema and those at risk from developing lymphoedema following surgery/treatment for cancer.
Link:Maggie's centres: where to find us
Produced by:Maggie's
There are Maggie’s Centres across the UK. You can find out more about where they are located and the services they offer from their website.
Link:Men with breast cancer
Produced by:Breast Cancer care
This section of the breast cancer care website has information specifically aimed at men affected by breast cancer.
Link:Talking with your children about breast cancer
Produced by:Breast Cancer care
Find out more about what children can generally understand
at different ages about a serious illness like cancer and how they may respond to the news that you have breast cancer. Nobody can tell you exactly what to say to your children because every family is different. But it will give you some ideas about how to tell them and what other parents’ experiences have been.
Link:All about breast cancer
Produced by:American Cancer Society
This section of the large American cancer information website provides two guides to breast cancer and treatment: One gives an overview to get started whilst the second more detailed guide provides additional medical information.
Link:Breast Cancer.org
Produced by:Breast Cancer.org
This is an American voluntary website providing comprehensive information and up-to-date news on all aspects of breast cancer.
Page last edited: 10 December 2009
