We are sorry you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer. We understand that a cancer diagnosis can be a deeply challenging experience. Please know that you are not alone in this journey.
Our community offers a wide range of support services and resources to assist you and your loved ones during this time.
We hope the information on this page will provide valuable guidance and support as you navigate this difficult period.
Primary Care Cancer Champions
We are delighted to inform you we have two members of staff, Caroline Lunt and Peter Chapman, at Eleanor Cross Healthcare who have completed an additional qualification in cancer care. These champions will aim to improve early diagnosis of cancer, address some of the health inequalities, and develop locally led action plans and share best practice with other colleagues and patients. To get in touch, please call the practice.
Macmillan Cancer Support
For Macmillan Cancer Support, the line is open from 8am-8pm, 7 days a week for general information and emotional or financial support. Call 0808 808 00 00 or click link below to find out more, including information about cancer, and the opportunity to join our online community where you can connect with other people affected by cancer.
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Macmillan Cancer Support | The UK’s leading cancer care charity
Find information about all types of cancer, including diagnosis, treatments, and drugs, as well as advice to help with the different ways cancer may impact your life.
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Cancer information and support | Macmillan Cancer Support
If you are supporting someone with cancer you might find these resources helpful.
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Supporting someone with cancer | Macmillan Cancer Support
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Support Information and help in your language / Macmillan Cancer Support
Extra Explore, Tour and Reassure before Cancer treatment:
The ‘ExTRa’, Explore, Tour, and Reassure session is an information workshop before you start cancer treatmentCancer Care Map
Local Cancer Care Map is a simple, online resource that aims to help you find cancer support services in your local area wherever you are in the UK. Cancer Care Map is run by The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund charity.
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Cancer Care MapActive cancer treatment support
If you are having active or recent cancer treatment including chemo and need urgent assessment you should call ONCOLOGY assessment unit at Northampton general Hospital on 01604 545851. This line is available 24/7.
End of life care
Support Line for practical or clinical information and emotional support if you’re living with or caring for someone who has a terminal illness, or have experienced a bereavement, whatever your situation.
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Marie Curie Support Line | Helpline