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UK Patient Information Guide: Useful links

Cancer Buddies Network
Description Online support group for anyone affected by cancer.
URL http://www.cancerbuddiesnetwork.org
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
NHS Direct Wales
Description Provide health advice and information for people in Wales
URL http://www.nhsdirect.wales.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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Want to talk to a specialist cancer nurse? Call free on 0808 800 1234 or use our email enquiry form.

Need emotional support? Call Cancerline free on 0808 808 2020 or email cancerline@macmillan.org.uk

Find out about other ways to get support on the main Macmillan website.