Support & Info:
Marie Curie Cancer Care: Nursing at home, palliative care and research.
Cancer and Palliative Care: Cancer and Palliative Care Information Service
Cancer Research UK: Cancer Research
Macmillan Cancer Support: Practical, medical, emotional and financial support
Information Guidelines
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Ask yourself a few Qs:
* Is the information up-to-date?
* Is it reliable?
* Is the information correct for your situation?
* What kind of organisation is providing the information?
* Are they trying to sell something?
* Can you double-check the information with other sources?
If in doubt, see your doctor.
For teens and young adults:
CLIC Sargent : Group and individual support for young people in Scotland and UK wide, including financial and emotional assistance, youth events and holidays.
conTAK : Support for all young adults who live with cancer, including relatives, friends and carers.
NTeen Info on Cancer (TIC): Straighforward information about cancer and how to cope with it. Share your experiences.
Teenage Cancer Trust: Full of helpful information and useful links.
2BeMe: Information and support for 13-17 year olds with cancer.
Practical stuff:
Hats 4 Heads: A mail order hat service for all people coping with hair loss.
Travel and holidays: Where you can go for a 'getaway'
Willow Foundation: Away days for young adults who are ill
Money and benefits: How you can get financial help.
What's in Scotland?:
CLAN : Support in Aberdeen and the NorthconTAK : Support for young adults across Scotland
NoSCAN : North of Scotland Cancer Network
SCAN: South East Scotland Cancer Network
Tak Tent : Information advice and support for anyone on the cancer journey - support groups across Scotland
WoSCAN : West of Scotland Cancer Network
Stirling University Cancer Care: Leading patient-focused research into cancer care
Do you know of other organisations? Contact Lesley.
Disclaimer
Whilst all efforts have been made to ensure their accuracy, these links have been provided for information purposes only. The Youth Cancer Forum Scotland cannot be held responsible for the reliability of the information contained on this page or on any linked page, nor for any actions made on the basis of information provided here. The information should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease and it is not a substitute for professional medical care. If you have or suspect you may have cancer, you should consult your own primary health care doctor for further information and advice.
Whilst all efforts have been made to ensure their accuracy, these links have been provided for information purposes only. The Youth Cancer Forum Scotland cannot be held responsible for the reliability of the information contained on this page or on any linked page, nor for any actions made on the basis of information provided here. The information should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease and it is not a substitute for professional medical care. If you have or suspect you may have cancer, you should consult your own primary health care doctor for further information and advice.
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