External Links: Other sources of support in the UK
The DIPEx website gives information and support to patients, their family and carers through a series of video, audio and written interviews. These describe different aspects of people’s individual experiences from initial diagnosis through to the symptoms, treatments and side effects of the particular disease or condition.
The Prostate Cancer Support Association was set up by a small group of prostate cancer patients in 1995 and has developed into a national association of self-help and support groups. It is managed by and for men with prostate cancer, their families and those who are interested in improving the care and support of those affected by this form of cancer.
The Scottish Association of Prostate Cancer Support Groups provides support and information throughout Scotland for men with prostate cancer and their families and carers.
The Bladder and Bowel Foundation (B&BF) is the UK's largest advocacy charity providing information and support for all types of bladder and bowel related problems, for patients, their families, carers and healthcare professionals.
Sexual Dysfunction Association is a UK-based organisation offering information and support to anybody concerned about impotence. Their site includes extensive details of impotence causes and its treatment.
Cancerbackup produces publications for patients and health professionals. You can download the Cancerbackup series of books from this site and search for keywords.
Macmillan Cancer Relief provide the cancerlink web site which aims to bring people together to share their experiences and gain practical and emotional support.
The vision of Penny Brohn Cancer Care (formerly Bristol Cancer Help Centre) is to enable world-wide access to complementary care and support through the Bristol Approach. This Approach works hand-in-hand with medical treatment, providing a unique combination of physical, emotional and spiritual support using complementary therapies and self-help techniques, including practical advice on nutrition.
Prostate Research Campaign UK: Fighting all prostate diseases through research and information.
The Prostate Cancer Centre provides a single point of referral to specialists at the forefront of the treatment of localised prostate cancer. They also offer all the latest therapies in the treatment of prostate cancer including brachytherapy, cryotherapy and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and HIFUI
Cancer Buddies Network has created a safe and friendly environment for those who have had cancer themselves and for friends, family and carers too. It is a great place to give and receive all the online cancer support and friendship you need from people exactly like yourself.
Dealing With Cancer was developed by Omagh Independent Advice Services to help with the financial impact of illness and provides information on money matters like mortgages, loans and insurance to cancer patients at a time when it is needed most. The website also gives information on government benefits such as statutory sick pay and details of other organisations and charities that can offer help and support.
The BMA produces information for patients and the public on healthcare services. Their website includes a glossary describing the roles of health professionals, information on how to raise concerns about your care and links to sources of information about medicines.
Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres aim to help people to adjust to living with cancer. They are open to anyone, whether they are diagnosed with cancer, or a family member, friend or carer.