Who can help you?

Being prepared for cancer conversations can give us confidence and make discussions more effective.

Watch Gill and Gwen talk through some of the things that may be useful when preparing for conversations, and to include in your action plan. You can download the video and transcript if you’d like to refer back to this also.

We know that many of you may be supporting someone living with cancer and may be unsure of what to say or how you can help. Our Cancer Research UK ‘how to support someone with cancer’ web pages can provide guidance on what you could say or do to best support them.

Activity and Discussion

It’s important to become familiar with some of the resources and services you can refer people to for further information and support.

• Visit and explore one of the sources listed below. Make a note of what you find most useful, and then use the back button on your computer to return to this step.

  Cancer Research UK

  Macmillan Cancer Support

  Marie Curie

  NHS

  NHS Change4life

  Men’s Sheds

  NHS Local Stop Smoking Services

• Make a list of local services you already know about.
• Make a list of other services you are going to investigate to see if they are available in your area.
• Please share your findings and ideas with others in the comments section.

Don’t forget you can ‘like’ the ideas and suggestions that others contribute and comment on them too.

What’s next?

Next we’ll revisit Anita and hear about her experience in her own words.