Cervical cancer organisations

The websites on cancer listed on this page are valuable sources of detailed information on cancer. They may use more technical terms, longer 'pages' and fewer images than CancerHelp UK.

You can find details about general cancer support organisations on our general cancer organisations page. We have information about counselling organisations in the counselling section.

Cancer Research UK
Angel Building
407 St John Street
London EC1V 4AD

Admin phone number: 020 7242 0200
www.cancerresearchuk.org

Cancer Research UK is the largest cancer research organisation in the world, outside the USA. We are the European leader in the development of new anti-cancer drugs. We fund research on all aspects of the disease from its causes, to treatment and prevention, education and psychological support for patients.

We are also committed to producing high quality information for people affected by cancer, health professionals and the general public. We do this through our websites CancerHelp UK , News and resources and through our range of health awareness leaflets.

If you have a question about cancer, and you are in the UK or Ireland, you can contact our team of specialist cancer information nurses using this form, or by telephoning 020 7061 8355 or freephone 0808 800 40 40.

If you would like to talk to someone affected by cancer, share experiences or find information, you can visit our Cancer Chat forum.

You can ask at your local health centre or GP's surgery for details of Well Woman and Genito-urinary clinics in your area. You can have a smear done at these clinics. They may also be listed in your local telephone directory.

Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust
16 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3ED
Phone: 020 7936 7498
Fax: 020 7936 7598
Website: www.jotrust.co.uk
Email: info@jostrust.org.uk

This organisation provides information about cervical cancer and a confidential medical enquiry service. The website has an online forum where you can exchange experiences and information with others who have cervical cancer.

Gynae C
1 Bolingbroke Road
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN2 2LB

Phone: 01793 491 116
Email: info@gynaec.co.uk
Website: www.gynaec.co.uk
A national helpline offering support to women with gynaecological cancer.

Look Good...Feel Better
West Hill House
32 West Hill
Epsom
Surrey
KT19 8JD

Tel: 01372 747500, Fax: 01372 747502
E-mail: info@lgfb.co.uk
Website : www.lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk

A charity set up by the cosmetics industry. Volunteer beauty therapists provide skincare and make up workshops for women undergoing cancer treatment. All guests are provided with a goodie bag. It has been running for 12 years and workshops are held in 40 hospitals across the UK. Find your nearest workshop and read more about the work of the charity on their website.

Sexual Advice Association
Suite 301, Emblem House
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR

Telephone 020 7486 7262 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Website www.sda.uk.net
Email: info@sexualadviceassociation.co.uk

Information on sexual problems that can affect men and women. They provide lists of local specialist practitioners, as well as factsheets on problems such as erectile dysfunction (impotence).

Lymphoedema Support Network
St Luke's Crypt
Sydney Street
London SW3 6NH

Tel: 020 7351 4480 (10am-4pm)
Fax: 020 7349 9809
Email: adminlsn@lymphoedema.freeserve.co.uk
Website: www.lymphoedema.org/lsn

This is a national charity offering information and support to anyone affected by lymphoedema. They have over 3500 members, 66 local support groups, run a helpline and have a website. They also produce a range of information including 25 factsheets about lymphoedema and its treatment, 2 DVDs about self management techniques for lymphoedema and a quarterly newsletter. 

The European Consortium for Cervical Cancer Education
The European Consortium for Cervical Cancer Education is a Europe wide project dedicated to informing the public, doctors and Governments about cervical cancer and the role of HPV. There is some patient information and a page of useful links. There are also news and research sections. The site is available in 12 European languages.

National Cancer Institute
The American National Cancer Institute's patient information on cervical cancer is detailed and comprehensive but there are no images. They use more technical terms and have longer 'pages' than CancerHelp UK.

Women's Health Concern
4-6 Eton Place
Marlow
Buckinghamshire
SL7 2QA

Website: www.womens-health-concern.org

This charity provides information on gynaecological and sexual aspects of women’s health including some gynaecological cancers. They have a team of specialist nurses and medical advisers who will answer email or postal enquiries.  They ask for a £5 donation for this service. They also publish information leaflets.

Macmillan Cancer Support
Head Office
89 Albert Embankment
London
SE1 7UQ

Macmillan CancerLine: 0808 808 0000 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 8pm; information available in other languages)
Textphone: 0808 808 0121
Website: www.macmillan.org.uk

Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. They provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care. They provide booklets on cancer and treatments and run a helpline providing cancer information and benefits advice. 

Marie Stopes International
1 Conway Street
Fitzroy Square
London
W1T 6LP

Tel: 0845 300 8090 (24 hours)
Website: www.mariestopes.org.uk
Email: services@mariestopes.org.uk

This organisation helps women and men with their sexual and reproductive healthcare. They provide cervical smear tests at their centres in Bristol, London and Leeds. They are currently offering a cervical smear test for £50 (usually £105). You can be tested for HPV virus as well for a total of £205.

Family Planning Association
50 Featherstone Street
London
EC1Y 8QU

Tel: 0845 122 8690 (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm)
      0845 122 8687 - Northern Ireland (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Website: www.fpa.org.uk

This organisation provides free information about contraception and sexual health.

London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
PO Box 7324
London
N1 9QS

Helpline: 020 7837 7324
24 hour helpline for lesbians and gay men, their families and friends giving advice, information and referrals.
Website: www.llgs.org.uk