New Diagnosis of Cancer

If you have a recent diagnosis of cancer, we recommend that you continue your care under a specialist, such as an oncologist, palliative care consultant/nurse or pain team. Everyone’s experience of cancer is unique, but there is a range of support services and information available to help you, your family and friends at this difficult time.

Support Services Available

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support also offer direct services that you might find helpful. Macmillan’s support line is open 7 days a week and provides confidential support for people living with cancer and their loved ones. If you are worried about money, work or treatment, or you want to speak about whatever matters to you, you can call free on 0808 808 0000. Support is also available via the Macmillan online community – information can be found at www.macmillan.org.uk or sign up for support at www.macmillan.org.uk/diagnosed-with-cancer.html

Ring – Macmillan Cancer Support: 0800 151 0023

Hospice

Hospices provide care for people from the point at which their illness is diagnosed as terminal to the end of their life, however long that may be. That does not mean hospice care needs to be continuous. People sometimes like to take a break from hospice care if their condition has become stable and they are feeling well.

Ring – Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm: 020 8343 8841  Email – northlondonhospice.firstcontact@nhs.net

Cancer Well Being London

Cancer Wellbeing London is a website for anyone living in London to provide information and advice about ways to improve your well-being and to identify any Health and Well-being events that may be happening and book a place.

Cancer Care Map is a handy resource to find out any services or groups that may exist in your area from lifestyle support such as physical activity services to local support groups.