This page has two sections - services from the NHS and services from charities.

NHS

NHS A-Z Health Conditions: Cancer

An overview of cancer, signs, symptoms, services and support.

NHS.UK/cancer

NHS Spotting early signs of cancer easy read

  

NHS services available for Bromley residents

If you have a cancer diagnosis, you might receive care at a range of different centres.

 

Princess Royal Univeristy Hospital, Farnborough, Orpington (The PRUH)

The Chartwell Unit at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) diagnoses and treats a wide range of cancers.  They also provide breast cancer screening and treatment, acute oncology, chemotherapy and palliative care. They work with specialists at King’s Denmark Hill hospital, and the Royal Marsden and Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals to provide you with the best care and treatment

The PRUH Cancer Services

 

NHS Kings College Hospitals

A large, local provider of diagnostic, surgical and treatment services for common cancers. They work with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. This means you may be seen at  Guy’s Hospital, St Thomas’ Hospital, King’s College Hospital, Beckenham Beacon, Orpington Hospital or the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH). 

NHS Kings College Hospitals

 

Macmillan Cancer Support at NHS Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, SE5 9RS

The charity and hospital are working together to increase the health and wellbeing support for cancer patients and provide better access to clinical nurse specialists. Cancer patients also have access to a free benefits advice service, as well as the Macmillan Support Centre at Kings College Hospital open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm, 020 3299 5228 or email kch-tr.macmillan1@nhs.net.

You can also call the King’s Cancer Advisory Helpline on 07813 399714, 9am to 4.30pm.

Macmillan at NHS Kings College Hospital

Wig clinic and support groups running at Kings College Hospital

Download the Macmillan Cancer Support "Raising Your Voice" toolkit to learn about your rights and who to contact.  If you have experienced changes, delays or cancellations to your cancer treatment or you are not receiving the care that you are entitled to, this toolkit is for you.

 

NHS Cancer Services and Macmillan at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup

Guy's Cancer at Queen Mary's Hospital (QMH), Sidcup is a state-of-the-art Cancer Centre that offers local cancer patients the opportunity for chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment closer to home rather than having to travel to central London.  There may be some treatments that cannot be offered here, and you may be asked to attend other locations to have these treatments.

The Dimbleby Macmillan Support Centre for patients and their families is at this hospital and provides information and advice, psychological support and benefits advice.

Queen Mary's Hospital services

 

South East London Cancer Alliance

Looking for support? Get information and guidance if you’re a cancer patient, carer, friend or family member.  This website also has a section for professionals in South East London.

South East London Cancer Alliance website

The London Cancer Alliances also have a Cancer Wellbeing website with events, resources and advice on living well with cancer and beyond, for anyone affrected by cancer.

Cancer Wellbeing London

 

Community and Charity

 

Bromley Well Long Term Health Conditions Support

The Bromley Well Long Term Health Conditions Team can offer support if you are diagnosed with or are surviving cancer. 

Bromley Well Long Term Health Conditions Service

 

Bromley Well Carers Support

If you are caring, unpaid, for a person living with cancer our Carers Support Service provides emnotional and practical support.

Bromley Well Carers Support Service

  

Cancer Care Map

Cancer Care Map is a simple, online resource that aims to help you find cancer support services in your local area wherever you are in the UK. it is run by The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund.

Search the Cancer Care Map

 

Cancer Research UK

National charity focusing on research but also lots of resources for patients and professionals.

CancerResearchuk.org.uk

 

Chartwell Cancer Trust in Tatsfield, TN16 2AG

Charity based in Kent/Bromley border providing support to NHS staff and the patients - adults and children - undergoing treatment for cancer and leukaemia in South London, North Kent and East Surrey.

Chartwellcancertrust.co.uk

 

Look Good Feel Better

National charity, Look Good Feel Better, helps boost the physical and emotional wellbeing of people living with cancer through free online and (post Covid) face to face workshops, printed materials and tutorials.

Look Good Feel Better website 

 

Macmillan Cancer Support

National charity providing support, tools and inspiration for people to find their best way through cancer.

Macmillan.org.uk

Get the Macmillan Cancer Support "Raising Your Voice" toolkit to learn about your rights and who to contact.  If you have experienced changes, delays or cancellations to your cancer treatment or you are not receiving the care that you are entitled to, this toolkit is for you.

Our local branch of Macmillan have a strong community focus. Check their visit to the Pineapple Club in Anerley

For information about community visits from the Macmillan Team, please contact Janet Clarke, Macmillan Engagement Lead - South East London, Email: jaclarke@macmillan.org.uk, Mobile: 07813 029186

Marie Curie

National charity providing frontline nursing and hospice care, a free support line and a wealth of information and support on all aspects of dying, death and bereavement.

Marie Curie have a very useful list of organisations providing support of all kinds.

Marie Curie website directory

 

The Primrose Centre, Breast Cancer Support in Orpington, BR6 8RE

The Primrose Centre is a breast cancer centre in Orpington.  It is a registered charity offering an oasis of calm in a converted chapel. They offer support and therapies for people who are going through medical treatment elsewhere.

Find out about the Primrose Centre

 

St Christophers Hospice

Local charity St Christophers have a range of community support and activities available from leisure activities to emotional and practical support.

St Christophers Community

 

Shine Cancer Support

National charity supporting people with a cancer diagnosis in their 20s, 30s or 40s. Supporting you to navigate work, dating, finances and more.  They have a London peer network meeting across London and their online groups and resources are accessible to all.  Visit Shine Cancer Support website to get started.

 

Macmillan visit the Pineapple Club in Bromley Borough

Macmillan Cancer Support visit the Pineapple Club, a lunch club for retired members of the Afro Caribbean community based in Bromley, South East London. With thanks to colleagues at Macmillan for sharing their video and everyone at the Club!

For information about community visits from the Macmillan Team, please contact Janet Clarke, Macmillan Engagement Lead - South East London, Email: jaclarke@macmillan.org.uk, Mobile: 07813 029186