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Cancerbackup Information Centre
The London Clinic, Devonshire Place, London W1
Please note: the centre is now closed until further notice
A cancer information nurse specialist provides cancer information, practical advice and emotional support which is free, independent, confidential and up to date. This service is available to all, including patients, their families, friends and carers, as well as health care professionals.
Our nurse can explain and clarify medical terms and give information about all types of cancer and the different treatments used. The nurse can help you cope with the symptoms, side effects and other aspects of cancer.
For people who prefer to use a language other than English, a service called Cancer In Your Language is available at the Cancerbackup Information Centre.
The Cancerbackup Information Centre has a wide range of easy to understand booklets on most cancers and their treatments for you to take away. The information is up to date and includes practical ways of coping with cancer and its emotional effects.
The booklets on individual cancers describe what cancer is, which tests are used in diagnosis and how the cancer is treated, including possible side effects.
They also include sections on the feelings people often experience and ways in which people can help themselves. A reference section suggests organisations to contact for help and support and includes a list of books which may be helpful.
Access to the Internet is available at the centre. This gives patients the opportunity, for example, to research treatments with the guidance and advice of the nurse.
Contact name: Rachel Walker, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist
Address:
Cancerbackup Information Centre,
The London Clinic,
20 Devonshire Place,
London, W1G 6BW.
Tel: 020 7616 7628
Fax: 020 7616 7716
Please note: the centre is now closed until further notice
Please phone to check that the Cancerbackup Information Centre is open before making a special journey.
This Cancerbackup Information Centre is located in central London, with entrances to The London Clinic in Harley Street and Devonshire Place. It is a metered area, so parking can be difficult at times.
The clinic is within walking distance of two underground stations:-
For full details of tube services, please call 020 7222 1234 or visit the Transport for London website at www.tfl.gov.uk/tube
Numbers 18, 27 and 30 stop on Marylebone Road next to the Clinic. Visit the Transport for London website at www.tfl.gov.uk/buses for further bus information.
Cancerbackup is a national charity and we rely on voluntary donations. To donate, please call 020 7696 9003 and tell us you have visited our website. Thank you.
