Living with cancer can affect many areas of your life – not just your health. While many of the resources on our other pages may be helpful, sometimes you need support that’s more specific to your situation. On this page, you’ll find services, charities, and other sources of support that offer practical, emotional, financial, and everyday help to make living with and beyond cancer a little easier.
Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance is leading a project to improve support for patients with metastatic cancer. This means this website will have more additional information and support added throughout the year.
| Service name | Description | Click the link below | |
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| Marie Curie | Marie Curie provides expert care, guidance and support for people living with a terminal illness and their families. From hands-on nursing to emotional and bereavement support, we’re here to help people make the most of the time they have. | https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ | |
| METUPUK – Advocating for People with Secondary Breast Cancer | METUPUK is a patient-led charity working to improve the lives of people with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer. Founded and run by people living with the disease, METUPUK campaigns for faster access to new treatments, better availability of clinical trials, and improved data collection so no patient is left behind. They also raise awareness of the challenges of living with incurable breast cancer and provide a strong, informed voice to influence policy, research, and healthcare services. | metupuk.org.uk – METUPUK | |
| Shine Cancer Support
Circles Online Programme – Living with Incurable Cancer |
The Shine Circles online programme gives you the opportunity to join a small group of young adults with cancer who meet up once a week for six weeks (for 2 hours at a time). | www.shinecancersupport.org/living-with-incurable-cancer/ | |
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The Ruth Strauss Foundation is dedicated to supporting families affected by the sudden death of a parent from cancer. Through practical help, emotional support, and funding for research and initiatives, the foundation ensures that children and families are not left to cope alone during life’s most challenging times. | www.ruthstraussfoundation.com/ |