helpful organisations
Many wonderful people provide support and information for parents and families, following a cancer diagnosis. Below are links to organisations and charities that the Star Team and our Star Families have found helpful. Click the name to visit their website.
Cancer Specific
Beatson Cancer Support (Scotland)
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Irish Cancer Society (Ireland)
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Macmillan –
people with cancer from BME groups
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Physical Support
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Family Support/Respite/Treats
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Fruitfly Collective
(parenting with cancer)
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​Peer/Emotional Support
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OUTPatients
(LGBTIQ+ cancer charity)
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Birth Support/Choices
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Young People with Cancer
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Milk Banks/Feeding Options
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Menopause
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Bereavement
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Cruse​
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Baby Loss and TFMR
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Ellie's Gift
(support in baby loss and beyond)
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Ellie's Rainbow
(pregnancy after loss)
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​(comfort bears and more)
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​Apps
OWise - Cancer and Treatment Tracker
Ellie's Gift - support for TFMR
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