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Want to speak to a specialist cancer nurse? Call free on 0808 800 1234



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Cancer Information Service

Freephone helpline 0808 800 1234

If you need information about cancer or its treatment, one of our specialist cancer information nurses will answer your call, letter or email.

They can give you information about all types and aspects of cancer. This includes diagnosis, treatment, symptom control, clinical trials, support groups and where to get practical and emotional help.

They can provide emotional support to people affected by cancer.

They can also send you booklets written specifically for cancer patients – most of this information can be viewed in full on this site. These high quality printed publications can be obtained through our helpline or website.

UK patients, their relatives and friends can call our freephone helpline on 0808 800 1234. Our lines are open Monday to Friday 9am–8pm.

Or email or write to us – we respond promptly to every enquiry.


Content last reviewed: 07 April 2009
Page last modified: 17 April 2009

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