Help and support
The
links on this page will help you to find out more about cancer of the womb (uterus), treatment available and sources of help and support for anyone affected. You will find any local links available at the top of the page followed by links to national and international organisations.
Link:Cancer of the womb
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
Information on womb cancer, including how it is diagnosed, treatments you might have, possible side effects and how to get further support.
Link:Cancer of the womb
Produced by:CancerHelp UK
This section tells you about womb cancer, which is also called cancer of the uterus or uterine cancer. It includes information about symptoms, causes and tests, treatment, living with womb cancer, current research, and life after womb cancer.
Link:Endometrial (womb) cancer
Produced by:The Eve Appeal: Gynaecology Cancer Research Fund
Find out more about cancer of the endometrium (lining of the womb) and its treatment
Link:Gynae C
Produced by:Gynae C
Gynae C is a charity run by women who have had gynaecological cancer They offer a confidential helpline supporting women who have, or have had, any form of gynaecological cancer. They also produce a newsletter and information sheets
Link:Information prescription service
Produced by:NHS Choices
The information prescriptions service (IPS) brings together information from NHS choices and their charity partners, enabling you to create an information prescription, either yourself or with a healthcare professional. You can register so the information you have on your prescription can be saved for you to return to whenever you need it. This page of the NHS choices website is where you can start an information prescription, find out more about the service, or log in to retrieve a prescription you already have.
Link:Look good feel better
Produced by:Look Good Feel Better
Look good feel better (LGFB) are a charity providing a free support service for women with cancer. They aim to enhance the self esteem and self confidence of women during or after treatment through free make up workshops. To find out what is available in your area visit their website.
Link:Maggie's centres: where to find us
Produced by:Maggie's
Maggie’s Centres offer free, comprehensive support for people with cancer, their families and friends
Find out more about where our centres are located and what they offer.
Link:Endometrial (womb) cancer
Produced by:American Cancer Society
This is the American cancer society's section on endometrial cancer. You can choose between an overview giving you the basics about cancer of the womb and how it is treated or a more detailed guide.
Page last edited: 11 August 2011
