Many people ask us questions about diet and cancer. If you have any questions that are not answered by the resources listed here, please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of staff at the Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre.
It is essential to consult your GP or a member of your treatment team before making radical changes to your diet.
Local councils are playing an important role in supporting people through weight management programmes. Most programmes provide 12 weeks of free support to encourage healthy eating and physical activity, together with follow-up support to maintain weight loss.
Your GP will be able to give you details of the services in your area.
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Health, lifestyle, action programme Run by The Confederation, Hillingdon, this is a 12-week weight loss programme to motivate patients with a BMI of 30+ who are committed to losing weight and changing lifestyle habits. Eligibility criteria apply. Must be a Hillingdon resident. |
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Ask your healthcare team about the Slimming World On Referral scheme |
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WW (formerly Weight Watchers) Ask your GP for details of the scheme in your area. |
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Free 12-week plan to help you start healthier eating habits, be more active and start losing weight. |
LJMC publications
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Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan’s website contains a wide range of leaflets about diet and healthy eating. |