Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK provides a variety of information about cancer, including causes, types and ways of supporting those who have been diagnosed.
For more information, visit the website or give them a call.
Phone
0300 123 1022
Website
www.cancerresearchuk.orgTherapeutic treatments
Counselling – Lucy Kralj
Lucy offers individual, open-ended therapy to adults (over 16 years of age). She has a consulting room in Tooting, South West London and is also happy to offer home or hospital visits or to use video-link (such as Skype) for therapy.
Phone
07854 222408
Website
www.cancercounsellinglondon.org.uk – Who We Are
Email
lucykralj@gmail.comFinancial Support
Community groups
Books
What Happens When Someone I Love Has Cancer? Explain the Science of Cancer and How a Loved One’s Diagnosis and Treatment Affects a Kid’s Day-to-Day Life by Sara Olsher (Clicking will take you to a purchase page for this book on Amazon)
F*** You Cancer: How to Face the Big C, Live your Life and Still be Yourself by Deborah James (Clicking will take you to a purchase page for this book on Amazon)
Living with the Long-Term Effects of Cancer: Acknowledging Trauma and other Emotional Challenges by Dr Cordelia Galgut (Clicking will take you to a purchase page for this book on Amazon)Cancer Care Map
This is a simple, online resource that helps you find cancer support services in your local area.You can search for services related to specific types of cancer, for example, breast cancer and prostate cancer. Please use the link below to find cancer support services near you.
Website
www.cancercaremap.orgMacmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan offers a variety of support for people diagnosed with cancer. From information, to support groups. Visit the website to find out more.
Phone
0808 808 00 00
Website
www.macmillan.org.ukMacmillan Community Link Worker in Wandsworth
A specialist link worker in Wandsworth employed to provide holistic support to those living with cancer and their Carers. Excellent first point of contact. New during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Website
www.enablelc.org/macmillancommunityproject-wandsworth
Email
swlccg.cancerlinkworker@nhs.netMacmillan Move More Wandsworth
Move More Wandsworth is a scheme to help patients with cancer diagnoses stay active.
Phone
0203 959 0039
Website
www.enablelc.org/movemore
Email
swlccg.movemorewandsworth@nhs.netMacmillan Cancer Psychological Support Service (CaPS)
GPs are also available to refer to Macmillan Cancer Psychological Support Service (CaPS) for all patients who have received care at St George’s Hospital in the last 2 years. If patients wish to be referred to this service then they are recommended to speak to their GP or clinician.
Email
cancer.psychologicalsupport@stgeorges.nhs.ukMacmillan Citizens Advice Service for South West London
A specialist service giving benefits and money advice for people affected by cancer. This service supports patients to apply for all the financial support they are entitled to.
Phone
0207 042 0332
Cancer support
Page published: 31 July 2024
Last updated: 31 July 2024