Useful Organisations
Macmillan – is a national charity that provides information for patients and their families. They provide very good information booklets that are free to patients.
www.macmillan.org.uk Telephone: 0808 808 00 00
Oesophageal Patients Association – is a national charity formed by former oesophageal cancer patients to share experiences, give advice and support. They are able to offer over the telephone support and advice and also produce written advice.
www.opa.org.uk Telephone: 0121 704 9860
Rising Voices – Rising voices is a community choir for local people living with and beyond cancer in Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire.
http://www.risingvoices.org.uk Telephone: 07500 676083
Other useful web sites
The Bournemouth after cancer survivorship programme
A free, personalised programme of health, fitness and wellbeing experiences aimed at improving your potential to live well and be active.
Tel: 01202 436 882
Bournemouth cancer support centre
Your local cancer support centre offering free, non-clinical support to anyone affected by a diagnosis or cancer. We offer befriending, counselling, aromatherapy, reflexology and information services.
Tel: 01202 315 824
http://www.wessexcancer.org.uk
Cancer research UK
Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence and information. We support research into all aspects of cancer through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses.
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/
The Go Group 