Links for patients with rare cancers

Sometimes, unless you ask for help, people may assume you are managing on your own. We all need help now and then so don't be afraid to ask - it could make all the difference to you.

As well as the Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre itself, there are many sources of help and information, some of which are listed below.

What is a rarer cancer?

  • There are hundreds of different types of cancer, and research suggests that between 30% and 50% of all cancer cases could be classified as 'rarer'.
  • A cancer may be classed as 'rarer' either because it affects an unusual site in the body, or because the cancer itself is of an unusual type, or requires special treatment.

[source: Rarer Cancers Foundation]

Rarer Cancers Foundation

Offers advice and information to people with rare and less common cancers. Facilitates networking between patients and/or families affected by the same or similar rarer cancers. Raises awareness about rare and less common cancers and the needs of patients.

 

 

Last updated: April 13, 2012

Further information about cancer and its treatments may be found on the IPS:

Information Prescription Service