Cancer Care
Due to Coronavirus fewer people are contacting their doctor. If you have symptoms that could be cancer or changes unusual to you, please contact the surgery.
HELP US HELP YOU - We encourage our patients to contact us if you are worried about symptoms that could be cancer
Lung Cancer Symptoms Campaign Feb 2021
National Screening Programmes
Cancer Prevention Leaflets
Macmillan Leaflets
HealthTalk Cancer in Young People
Supporting Carers
Social Prescriber
If you need advice re: financial help The Elms Medical Practice employs a Social Prescriber who may be able to assist you with this. Please speak to a member of our team
who will take your details and pass them on to the Social Prescriber.
L&D Breast Cancer Support Group
Lister Hospital Macmillan Centre
You can drop in Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
Email: macmillaninfosupport.enh-tr@nhs.net
Telephone: 01438 284657 or 07554 436746
Mount Vernon Hospital Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre
You can drop in Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm
Telephone: 020 3826 2555
Cancer Support UK
This charity provides practical and emotional support to people living with cancer, both during and after the treatment period.
Website: https://www.cancersupportuk.org
Cancer Support UK, 71-75 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9JQ
Telephone: 020 7470 8755 Email: hello@cancersupportuk.org
For benefits advice
Contact the local Hertfordshire County Council/Macmillan team.
Telephone 01438 843456 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Email: macmillan.benefitsadviceservice@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Website: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/macmillanbenefits
Lists of Cancer Charities
Be Clear on Cancer
Below are links focusing on prevention, screening, and education on all types of cancer:
Be Clear on Cancer Guide
Be Clear on Cancer Gov Website
Breast Cancer Awareness
All women in the UK aged between 50 and 70 years are routinely invited every three years to have a test to look for early breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Cancer Research UK
Macmillan Understanding Breast Cancer
Breast Information and Support
Wear It Pink
Bowel Cancer Awareness
Cancer Research UK
Bowel Cancer Awareness
Beating Bowel Cancer
Macmillan
Cervical Screening Awareness
All women registered at this practice are offered regular cervical screening from the age of 25 to 64. The test aims to prevent cervical cancer from developing.
A Guide to Cervical Screening
Cervical Screening Awareness
Cancer Research UK
Cervical Cancer Charity Organisation:
Website: https://www.jostrust.org.uk
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, CAN Mezzanine,
7-14 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YR
Telephone: 0808 802 8000