A cancer diagnosis brings immense challenges, but you’re not alone. These organisations provide comprehensive support through research funding, care advocacy, counselling and compassionate guidance for cancer patients, survivors, and loved ones.
Local Services
Cancer Support: GP practice can offer cancer care appointments if requested by patients.
Watford General Hospital has a Macmillian Cancer information and support centre for people affecter by cancer. This can be for patient’s who have cancer, someone you care for or friend or relative. You can drop in or make a call to them.
Contact details: 01923436326. Opposite main reception in the hospital.
Useful websites for patients: www.macmillan.org.uk for information and support, wellbeing service and rehabilitation groups.
Patient support groups
- Lung cancer support group – First Tuesday of every month, 2-4pm at the Stanborough Centre, 609 St Albans Road, Watford, WD25 9JL.
- Croxley cancer support group – First Thursday of the month, 2-4pm at All-Saints Church, Croxley.
Herts help – Can help with financial issues, help managing your home, Contact Number 03001234044 or info@hertshelp.net or Text HertsHelp to 60060
Other Services
Blood Cancer UK
Bowel Cancer UK
Breast Cancer Now
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust
Macmillan Cancer Support
Leukaemia Care
Maggies
The Brain Tumour Charity
