LINKS FOR PATIENTS AND PUBLIC
Cancer Information
NCRI does not provide information for patients about cancer but there are many websites that do. Some are listed below.
- Association for International Cancer Research
- Cancer Research UK's CancerHelp UK
- Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research
- Macmillan Cancer Support
- Marie Curie Cancer Care
- Teenage Cancer Trust
Cancer Patients Experiences
The following websites contain patient stories about their experiences of cancer
Clinical Trials and Research Information
The following websites provide information on taking part in research or a clinical trial:
Explains about clinical trials and other types of research
Explains what clinical trials are
Database of UK cancer clinical trials
Patients’ experiences of taking part in clinical trials
Getting more involved in research
Involvement in research is different from taking part in a study. It means research done with members of the public, not to or about them. The following websites provide more information on how to get involved in research:
A forum that aims to improve the quality and value of cancer research through consumer involvement
Regional groups that bring together people affected by cancer who wish to be more involved in cancer research
A patient advocate charity that promotes patient input into cancer research
A national advisory group that promotes public involvement in health research
This is provided by the National Cancer Research Network and lists forthcoming PPI events, meetings and conferences
