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Cancerbackup's mission is to give cancer patients and their families the up-to-date information, practical advice and support they need to reduce the fear and uncertainty of cancer. 4,500 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers. Over 1,000 cancer questions and answers available online.
 
Specialist cancer nurses provide high-quality, up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support.via freephone helpline, post, email or drop in at one of the local centres.
 
Cancerbackup
3 Bath Place
Rivington Street
London
EC2A 3JR
 
Main telephone number:
+44 (0) 20 7696 9003
Helpline:
0808 800 1234 (freephone)
020 7739 2280 (standard rate)
Notes:
Lines staffed by cancer specialist nurses, Mon - Fri, 9am - 8pm.
Fax:
+44 (0)20 7696 9002
Email:
Web site:
 
Runs a local support network?
Yes
 
Provides free publications or leaflets?
Yes
 
Publishes newsletter?
Yes
 
Funds research?
Yes