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Support groups and resources

Cancer is often long and difficult for all those affected. Regardless of the stage or severity of the cancer, or how far into treatment you are, as a patient or caregiver, finding the support you need as an individual is really important. There are a number of options available to help you find the support you need:
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UK based support:

Breast Cancer Now – a UK breast cancer charity funding research and providing support for anyone affected by breast cancer

UK Charity for TNBC – a UK breast cancer charity that provides information and support to anyone affected by breast cancer, funds life-saving research and campaigns for change

Black Women Rising – the Black Women Rising cancer project was set up by breast cancer survivor and community activist Leanne Pero in 2017 and aims to provide awareness and support for the Black, Asian and minority ethnic community

ABCDiagnosis – a charity supporting primary and secondary breast cancer patients to make informed choices. Sharing up to date news and providing useful information and links as a one stop shop. ABCDiagnosis is an organisation and network offering peer to peer support for people with breast cancer, aiming to reduce fear, anxiety and isolation, while supporting them to resume normal life, both with and beyond cancer

OUTpatients – a cancer support and advocacy charity for the LGBTIQ+ community

METUP UK – the only UK patient advocacy charity for metastatic breast cancer, focusing on awareness, drug access, access to clinical trials, and ensuring patients are counted — as there is currently only data on patients living with MBC after death

Ireland based support:

Irish Cancer Society – a charity determined to help anyone affected by cancer in Ireland through advocacy, support services and research

For specific support, click on the links below to find out more:

UK based support:

Phone services:

Macmillan Cancer Support Line

Talking about cancer can be tough. Our cancer information and support specialists offer a listening ear. We can talk about whatever matters to you. We can also offer guidance and help you find the right information and support in your area.

Breast Cancer Now – Helpline

Worried about breast cancer, or have a question about breast health? Our specialist team are here to listen on our free helpline.

Breast Cancer Now – Someone Like Me

With Someone Like Me, we’ll match you with a trained volunteer who’s had a similar experience to you. They'll be just a phone call away to answer your questions, offer support or simply listen.

Cancer Research UK – Nurse helpline

If you or someone close to you have been affected by cancer and you’ve got questions, it is easy to call our nurses on freephone 0808 800 4040, 9 to 5 Monday to Friday.

Email services:

Breast Cancer Now – Ask Our Nurses

Breast cancer and breast health can be hard to make sense of. If you’ve got a question, you can message our nurses about whatever’s on your mind.

Breast Cancer Now – Email Someone Like Me

With Someone Like Me, we’ll match you with a trained volunteer who’s had a similar experience to you. They'll be just an email away to answer your questions, offer support or simply listen.

Cancer Research UK – Nurse helpline

If you or someone close to you have been affected by cancer and you’ve got questions, it is easy to email our nurses.

Online chat services:

Macmillan Cancer Support – Chat online

Talking about cancer can be tough. Our cancer information and support specialists offer a listening ear. We can talk about whatever matters to you. We can also offer guidance and help you find the right information and support in your area.

Online communities:

Macmillan Cancer Support – Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Forum

An anonymous network of people affected by triple-negative breast cancer which is free to join. Share experiences, ask questions and talk to people who understand.

Breast Cancer Now – Forum

Through our online forum, we’re here with you every step of the way – alongside thousands of people who understand what you’re going through.

Cancer Research UK – Cancer Chat Forum

Chat to others in your cancer community.

Online apps:

Breast Cancer Now – Becca breast cancer support app

Becca, the breast cancer support app, is your pocket companion to primary breast cancer.

Help in your area:

Macmillan Cancer Support – Help in your area?

What’s going on near you? Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you live.

Maggie's Centres UK – Find support near you

Maggie's have cancer support centres across the UK. You can find centres that are close to you if you need professional support, or to help make coping with cancer and caring for someone with cancer, easier.

Breast Cancer Now – Support in your area

We have in person support groups across the country. Whether you have primary or secondary breast cancer, or are living with or beyond treatment, our free support services are here for you.

Ireland based support:

Phone services:

Irish Cancer Society - Support line

The Irish Cancer Society Support Line cancer nurses offer confidential advice, support and information for anyone affected by cancer. Freephone 1800 200 700, 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

Email services:

Irish Cancer Society – Email service

Contact our cancer nurses for confidential advice and support on any aspect of cancer.

Online communities:

Irish Cancer Society – Community forum

Irish Cancer Society Online Community: Write questions, share stories, and give and receive advice and support with others affected by cancer - or post a question in the Ask the Cancer Nurses area.

Help in your area:

Irish Cancer Society – Free support in your community

Irish Cancer Society – Support in your area: We work with local cancer support centres and the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) to ensure that cancer patients and their families have access to high-quality, confidential support in a location that’s convenient to them.