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Cancer Support
Local Support
Coffee Connection – Frome
The Coffee Connection is a friendly social group aimed at those affected directly or indirectly by cancer or a life-limiting illness. It is co-hosted by Dorothy House and We Hear You (WHY).
We Hear You (WHY) – Frome
WHY offers further support to those facing cancer or other life-threatening illness with a wide range of groups, courses and other services that are aimed at helping you in the best way possible.
National Support
Cancer and Nutrition Helpline
Dietitian advice for people living with cancer.
Marie Curie Companion Service
Emotional and practical support for anyone who is terminally ill.
Matt’s Respite Retreats
Offering respite breaks in Weymouth for those affected by cancer.
Young Lives vs Cancer
Support for children, young people (0–25), and families facing cancer.
Penny Brohn UK
Cancer health and wellbeing charity offering personalised care.
Shine Cancer Support
Support for adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s living with cancer.
Breast Cancer Now
Specialist nurses and peer support for anyone affected by breast cancer.
Coppa Feel
Educates young people (18–24) on breast cancer signs and self-checking.
Know Your Lemons
Educates about breast health in a refreshing way that saves lives from breast cancer.
Prostate Cancer UK
Information and support for men and their families.
Trans or non-binary Cancer Screening
Information on screening and cancer risk for gender-diverse people.
National LGBT Cancer Network
The National LGBT Cancer Network works to improve the lives of LGBT cancer survivors and those at risk.
OUTpatients
UK’s only LGBTIQ+ cancer charity, offering support and advocacy.
Teenage Cancer Trust – LGBTQ+ Supporting Young People with Cancer
Specialist support for LGBTQ+ young people with cancer.
Hope Programme
Free online courses to build resilience and coping strategies for people affected by cancer.
Orchid
Support for men affected by testicular, penile, and prostate cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Information and emotional support for anyone affected by cancer
Cancer Research UK
Free information about cancer and cancer care.