CancerBACUP online: cancer information, support & resources

Welcome to CancerBACUP, Europe’s leading cancer information service, with over 4,500 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers.
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Information

Access information on all aspects of cancer, written specifically for cancer patients, their families and carers, plus over 1,000 cancer questions and answers available online.


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Support

Get in touch – our specialist cancer nurses provide high-quality, up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support.  Call the freephone helpline, write, email or drop in to one of our local centres.


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Resources

Search our comprehensive database of organisations and resources for cancer patients, or, if you’re a health professional, check out the latest developments and guidelines.


Call CancerBACUP’s freephone UK helpline on 0808 800 1234 for information and support from our specialist cancer nurses.


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What’s new?

Cancer information updates
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