Useful Numbers
- Macmillan Cancerline: Information and emotional support for people living with cancer. Trained nurses available on Helpline Mon-Friday 9am-8pm: 0808 808 00 00 or www.macmillan.org.uk for Cancer related subjects, work, insurance, benefits etc.
- Breastcancer Care - medical info, drugs treatment, chat room, listening ear, etc. Helpline - 0808 800 6000. Mon-Fri, 9am -5pm, Saturday 9am -2pm. Or www.breastcancercare.org.uk
- www.Lavendertrust.org.uk - support for younger women affected by breast cancer. (A branch of Breast Cancer Care).
- Maggie Centre – Churchill Hospital, Oxford – Library of cancer related books/booklets, listening ear, info, assistance with web links, self help, and complementary therapies, self help courses ie Living with cancer Courses,. Available to all, whether NHS or Private patients. Drop-in service, Mon-Friday or phone 01865 225690.
- www.Wilsonswish.org.uk – phone 0845 20 30405.Organization that supports people and their children affected by cancer and bereavement.
- See Saw: Tel: 01865 744768. An Oxfordshire based Charity that supports children and their families through grief.
- BOSOM FRIENDS: An informal local support group meeting 1st Monday of month, 2 – 4pm, in Oxford. Call Jan 01844 290362
- Mastectomy Lingerie and Swimwear Specialists:-
- www.amoenaco.uk Tel:023 80270345.
- www.nicolajane.com .
- Larger M&S stores will give a fitting service. Larger Asda stores also have a range of Mastectomy bras at competitive prices.
- The Churchill Hospital offers a professional, specialist prosthesis, bra & swimwear fitting service to women in Oxfordshire who have had Breast Surgery. Prosthesises and replacements as needed, are provided free of charge to NHS patients. Bras and swimwear are at competitive prices with all proceeds from sales to the breast care service.
- Please contact Sarah Babb, Breast Care Sister on 01865 235874 or sarah.babb@orh.nhs.uk for information or an appointment. If women have other breast care queries or concerns then they should please contact their named Breast Care Nurse or key Worker.
The Guideposts Trust Independent Living Centre, in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council, provides information on products and organisations to assist people with disabilities and older people to increase and maintain their independence.
The Centre, based in Witney, provides this service to any adult residing in Oxfordshire. The Centre has a showroom with equipment for the kitchen, lounge, bedroom and bathroom. Two Occupational Therapists are available for personal and confidential consultations, by appointment. There is also an Information Line available 01993 899985
www.breastcancergenetics.co.uk. The Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline is available 24 hours for anyone worrying
about breast cancer risk, or wishing to discuss the options with other patients
who have experienced these decisions. Tel 01629 813000,
