Obtaining clear and concise information can often help people affected by  cancer to feel that they are regaining control of their lives. It is our hope that these sites will help you find out more about a cancer diagnosis, treatment or available support.

Tuam Cancer Care is not responsible for the content of any third party site.

International Organisations

CancerHelp UK
Reliable, easy to understand patient information from Cancer Research UK.
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/

Healthtalk online
Healthtalk online have interviewed a wide range of people with cancer, so that you can share in their stories. You can listen to, read or watch video clips of other peoples experiences of cancer and its treatment.
http://www.healthtalkonline.org/

Oncolink
Comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments and news about research advances. Also includes reviews of books and videos for cancer patients and a library of journal articles.
http://www.oncolink.org/

Rare Cancers Foundation
Advice and information to individuals with rare and less common cancers or to·their families and friends.
http://www.rarercancers.org.uk/

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Irish Organisations

Irish Cancer Society·National cancer care charity which provides information, conducts research and carries out fundraising initiates.
http://www.cancer.ie

Breast Check
National breast screening programme.
http://www.breastcheck.ie

National Breast Cancer Research Institute
Funds qualified research scientists and clinicians to carry out research into breast cancer.
http://www.nbcri.ie

Health Service Executive
Information on the National Cancer Control Programme, set up under the Health Service Executive, to ensure cancer services meet high standards.
http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/Find_a_Service/National_Cancer_Control_Programme/

Citizens Information
Provides information on cancer services available to Irish citizens.
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/cancer_services/

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West of Ireland Organisations

Galway Hospice
Supports patients from Galway, Mayo and Roscommon with advanced diseases needing palliative care.
http://galwayhospice.ie

Galway Clinic
Private hospital which provides cancer care services.
http://www.galwayclinic.com/

Cancer Care West
Cancer Care West is a not for profit organisation, dedicated to supporting those whose lives have been affected by a cancer diagnosis, in the West of Ireland.
http://www.cancercarewest.ie/

CD's Helping Hands
Voluntary organization providing practical support to families in the West of Ireland who are affected by a diagnosis of childhood cancer.
http://www.cdshelpinghands.ie/