NICE
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Read up on what, as an NHS patient, you should expect for any medical condition.
Cancer Charities
Macmillan The authoritative cancer website. Has a great online community with numerous groups you can join.
Penny Brohn Bristol based cancer support charity, looking at whole life approach
Cherry Lodge Cancer Care North London based cancer support charity
Cancer Research UK Lots of information and statistics, some quite medical and stark.
Shine For young adults with cancer in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s
Little Princess Trust Got some hair to donate? Wigs for children
Breast Cancer Specific Charities
Breast Cancer Care Excellent breast cancer website. Has a great online forum, as well as support at the end of a phone.
Breast Cancer Now Lots of great information and news about breast cancer.
The Haven Breast cancer support charity with numerous UK sites
Breast Cancer UK Dedicated to preventing breast cancer. Some great information on how to #ditchthejunk
Articles About Cancer
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/wellbeing/health-advice/how-close-are-we-to-curing-cancer/
Post Surgery
Exercises to help prevent lymphoedema
Bras: Nicola Jane, Amoena, Royce
Chemotherapy – how to get through it
Some thoughts on chemotherapy from Decca Aitkenhead
A great round up of tips on dealing with chemotherapy
Women’s beauty workshops: Look Good Feel Better
Wigs and headwear:
Trendco I haven’t used, but they come highly recommended
Buffs, great alternative to turbans and scarves buffwear
Eyebrows and eyelashes
Great tutorials from Carly
Living well with Cancer
Brilliant website selling all things you might need to support yourself through treatment and beyond Live Better With Cancer
Menopause
Leading research and support on menopause, Menopause Matters
Shared experiences from other women on Henpicked
