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Support groups and resources

Cancer can be a long and difficult journey for all those affected. Regardless of the stage or severity of the cancer, or how far into treatment you are, as a patient or caregiver, finding the support you need as an individual is really important. There are a number of options available to help you find the support you need:
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Breast Cancer Now – a UK breast cancer charity funding research and providing support for anyone affected by breast cancer

UK Charity for TNBC – a charity dedicated to helping people with TNBC in the UK by providing them with better information and receiving donations to be used to fund increased awareness and research into treatments for TNBC

Black Women Rising – the Black Women Rising cancer project was set up by breast cancer survivor and community activist Leanne Pero in 2017 and aims to provide awareness and support for the Black, Asian and minority ethnic community

ABCDiagnosis – an organisation and network offering peer-to-peer support for people affected by primary and secondary breast cancer. A “one-stop-shop” to make informed choices through treatment and living with & beyond the disease

Live Through This – a cancer support and advocacy charity for the LGBTIQ+ community

METUP UK – a metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patient advocacy group, working to improve outcomes for those living with MBC in the UK

For specific support, click on the links below to find out more:

Phone services:

Macmillan Cancer Support Line

Talking about cancer can be tough. Our cancer information and support specialists offer a listening ear. We can talk about whatever matters to you. We can also offer guidance and help you find the right information and support in your area.

Breast Cancer Now – Helpline

If you have a particular concern about breast cancer or just want to talk, our specialist nurses and trained staff are here for you.

Breast Cancer Now – Call Someone Like Me

Our Someone Like Me service will put you in touch with someone else who's had or been affected by breast cancer.

Cancer Research UK – Nurse helpline

If you or someone close to you have been affected by cancer and you’ve got questions, it is easy to call our nurses on freephone 0808 800 4040, 9 to 5 Monday to Friday.

Email services:

Breast Cancer Now – Email our nurses

Simply email any question – big or small – and get a reply from one of our specialist nurses.

Breast Cancer Now – Email Someone Like Me

Email a trained volunteer who has had a similar diagnosis, experience or background.

Cancer Research UK – Nurse helpline

If you or someone close to you have been affected by cancer and you’ve got questions, it is easy to email our nurses.

Online chat services:

Macmillan Cancer Support – Chat online

Talking about cancer can be tough. Our cancer information and support specialists offer a listening ear. We can talk about whatever matters to you. We can also offer guidance and help you find the right information and support in your area.

Online communities:

Macmillan Cancer Support – Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Forum

An anonymous network of people affected by triple-negative breast cancer which is free to join. Share experiences, ask questions and talk to people who understand.

Breast Cancer Now – Forum

Whatever your experience of breast cancer, the Forum is here for you to ask questions and get the support you need.

Cancer Research UK – Cancer Chat Forum

Chat to others in your cancer community.

Online apps:

Breast Cancer Now – Becca breast cancer support app

Our free app has tips and personal stories to help you move forward after diagnosis and treatment.

Help in your area:

Macmillan Cancer Support – Help in your area?

What’s going on near you? Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you live.

Maggie's Centres UK – Find support near you

Maggie's have cancer support centres across the UK. You can find centres that are close to you if you need professional support, or to help make coping with cancer and caring for someone with cancer, easier.

Breast Cancer Now – Someone Like Me

If you'd like to speak to someone who has personal experience of the challenges you are facing or someone who can just offer a safe space and listening ear, the Someone Like Me service is available.