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ENT UK Professional body representing ear, nose and throat surgery |
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Changing Faces
Practical and emotional support for people and families who are living with conditions, marks or scars that affect their appearance. Also runs skin camouflage service. |
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Smokefree
Expert advice and encouragement from specialist advisers on how to give up smoking. |
Head & neck cancer – what can I tell you?
The Head & Neck patient support group at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre has produced a series of short videos about treatment of and recovery from head and neck cancer.
Click on the title you would like to view.
| Diagnosis | Work and finance | Dry mouth |
| Making the mask | Eating after treatment | Speech |
| Coping with radiotherapy | PEG tube | Carers |
| Chemotherapy | Mouthcare | Services |
Please note: the support group and two-day workshop mentioned in these videos are not currently running [October 2022].
There is a considerable amount of support available for people affected by cancer, from practical and emotional support to financial grants and self-help courses.
Please ask a member of the LJMC team for information about any services that are available to help you.
Support groups
People who have cancer often say that, during their illness, they experience a wide range of emotions. Many find it to be an anxious and confusing time. There are many people who understand and who can help you – you don’t need to struggle alone.
Support groups offer a safe environment for you to talk about your concerns, share feelings and gain support. They provide an opportunity to talk to people who really know what you’re going through – because they’ve been there too. No-one will pressure you to talk if you don’t want to. Whether you choose to share or not, meeting people who’ve been through a similar experience can help make you feel less isolated and alone.
Each group is different. Some meet in informal settings and others meet in larger venues. They may offer a range of services, such as meetings, telephone helplines, drop-in centres, home visiting, information and practical help. Some groups can also help those who care about you: your family and friends.
For details of local support groups:
Online community
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Macmillan Cancer Support online community
Provides a place to meet other people going through a similar experience, ask questions and share your own thoughts. |
The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer Group runs local support groups and a support line which you may find helpful.
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Macmillan Cancer Support
Provides information on all aspects of cancer and its treatments including medical, practical and financial issues. Also runs an online community. |
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Cancer Research UK
Funds research into cancer. Provides information on cancer and its treatments. |
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Cancer Black Care
Aims to address the cultural and emotional needs of people affected by cancer. |
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HealthTalk
Includes videos in which patients share their experiences of cancer. |
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Lab Tests Online UK
A site to help you understand the clinical laboratory tests that are used in diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of cancer. |
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NHS
Comprehensive health information service to help put you in control of your healthcare. |
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Patient.info
Provides evidence-based information on a wide range of medical and health topics to patients and health professionals. |