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Pancreatic Cancer Support

UK

We run a UK-wide pancreatic cancer support network. Email us if you would like to have contact with others in the UK affected by pancreatic cancer. Alternatively you can use our discussion forum to have contact with others in a similar position or email us if you have any pancreatic cancer specific enquiries.

MacMillan Cancer Support Macmillan Cancerline 0808 8080000 Mon-Fri 9am-8pm

Cancer Research UK - CancerHelp UK

Marie Curie Cancer Care

The new, in 2008, Royal College of General Practioners Journal InnovAiT aimed at Associates in Training (AiTs) of the Royal College of General Practitioners and which promotes excellence in primary care and quality education has published an article about support for cancer patients. Although aimed at GPs it is a useful summary for cancer patients and families as well. We are pleased that the work of Pancreatic Cancer UK is highlighted in the article and that it publicises to trainee GPs the need for support and information for newly diagnosed cancer patients and the practical support needed by carers.

UK local support groups

Wessex area Wessex Pancreas & Bile Duct Cancer Support Network - the Central South Coast Pancreatic Cancer Network, covering Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Dorset, Salisbury and South Wilts, Chichester and West Sussex, and the Channel Islands

USA

Johns Hopkins University Pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers discussion board

The Johns Hopkins University in the USA runs an easy access discussion board for pancreatic cancer which is used by patients and caregivers world-wide. This is a marvellous site where answers can be provided by fellow sufferers and caregivers at any time of the day or night. Due to the nature of the disease emotions can get out of hand on occasion on the board but overall the support and comfort far outweighs the problems - you can always elect not to read the problem posts. You can reach the discussion board from the link above.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - PANCAN - Patient Liaison Service

MD Anderson, Houston Texas Tumour Study Group

The Lustgarten Foundation

Australia and New Zealand

We have contact details for a support group in Australia called "Whipples Warriors Pancreatic Cancer Support Group". Most of the members are located near the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. Where possible they meet with people pre and post Whipples. They have phone or email contact with a number of people Australia wide as there are so few of them. A group has also set up in New Zealand Email us for contact details.

Other Sources of help


Crossroads - Caring for Carers
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
Hospice Information
Find a hospice
riprap - a web-site for children with a parent suffering from cancer