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| Cancer Voices |
| Description
| Cancer Voices is a UK network of people affected by cancer helping to shape the future of cancer care. Expert patients get involved in local groups, gathering views of other cancer patients, cancer research, national cancer committees and projects. The website has information about activities around the country, training opportunities (including self help, support and IT training) and an online discussion forum. |
| URL
| http://www.cancervoices.org.uk |
| CancerHelp UK (Cancer Research UK) |
| Description
| Contains patient information on all types of cancer and has a cancer research clinical trials database |
| URL
| http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk |
| DIPEX - Database of Individual Patient Experiences |
| Description
| Contains specific cancer information and has audio and video clips of patients talking about their experiences of cancer and its treatments. Also contains discussion of the physical, social and psychological effects. |
| URL
| http://www.dipex.org |
| Medicine Guides |
| Description
| An online source of information for members of the public who are looking for information about individual medicines that is up-to-date, reliable and understandable. The Medicine Guides are being developed in partnership with NHS Direct and with the support of a wide range of organisations. |
| URL
| http://www.medguides.medicines.org.uk |
| mihealth |
| Description
| mihealth is a personalised, web-based information system that combines high-quality information and a range of personalised resources to support patient's self-management and care and is available for breast, lung, prostate, bowel and ovarian cancer. Information has been provided by Cancerbackup. |
| URL
| http://www.mihealth.info |
| NHS 24 in Scotland |
| Description
| Confidential health advice and information service for people in Scotland |
| URL
| http://www.nhs24.com |
| NHS Direct Online |
| Description
| The NHS information website. Has information on cancer types and links to other useful information |
| URL
| http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk |
| What Now? |
| Description
| Social networking site for people affected by cancer run by Cancerbackup. Users can create their own profile page, where they can tell their story, display photos and videos and make friends online. |
| URL
| http://www.whatnow.org.uk |
All resources in UK patient information guide have been reviewed by Cancerbackup specialist nurses and all details were correct at time of review.
Feedback about these resources or suggestions for inclusion are welcome - please contact us.
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