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Links for patients with breast cancer
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, some of which are listed below.
Breast Cancer Care
Provides support and information to women with breast cancer and other breast problems. This service is also available to families, partners and friends.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer
National charity providing information and support for people affected by breast cancer. Supporting research and education.
The London Haven
Offers free support, information and complementary therapies to anyone affected by breast cancer.
Lymphoedema Support Network
A national charity providign support and information to people with lymphoedema. Produces a range of factsheets and a quarterly newsletter. Has information on local lymphoedema specialists.
Trojans
Support Group meets in the Postgraduate Centre at Mount Vernon Hospital on third Wednesday of each month (7.00 - 9.00pm).
> Details of other support groups
The LJMC publishes a wide range of leaflets on many aspects of breast cancer and its treatments. The Patient Information Series is available in A5 booklet format from your healthcare team and from the LJMC.
Printable versions of some publications are available below.
Please select the most appropriate format for your printer:
- single-sided
- double-sided - suitable for printers with a booklet/duplex unit
Leaflets will open in PDF format.
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| PI 02 | Chemotherapy | 04/11 |  |
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| PI 07 | Syringe Drivers | 02/07 | |
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| PI 11 | Skin Care during and after Radiotherapy | 05/10 | |
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| PI 10 | Radiotherapy to the Breast | 09/11 |
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| PI 10a | Physiotherapy following Breast Surgery and/or Reconstruction This leaflet should only be given to patients by a physiotherapist |
09/09 | |
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| PI 22 | Neutropenia | 06/07 (08/07) | |
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Last updated: May 10, 2012
For more information about side-effects and other issues relating to your treatment, please have a look at our Helpful Hints series of publications.
If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact the LJMC on 01923 844014.
Helpful Hints & Contacts for Patients with Breast Cancer
Further information about breast cancer and its treatments may be found on the IPS: