Useful Links

For more help and support head to

Gynaecology Cancer Support Group

Jo – 07514724886

Angie – 07831501464

Head and Neck Cancer Support Group – Ipswich

A support group for people with a diagnosis of a head and neck cancer will hold meetings from 7:00-8:30pm at Rushmere Bowls Club (136 Rushmere Rd, Ipswich IP4 4JU). Meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of every month.

If you wish to join the group, turn up to the meetings or contact the Ipswich Cancer Wellbeing and Information Centre on 01473 715748

The group is run in conjunction with Swallows Head and Neck Cancer Charity.

Lymphoma/ CLL Support Group – Ipswich

The meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of the odd months during the year at: Salvation Army, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich IP4 4PH

Dates/ times for meetings in 2023: 23 March 2-4pm, 25 May 7-9pm, 28 Sept 7-9pm, 23 Nov 2-4pm.

Contact: Nik Gill or Almira Flatman (Alf) 01473 704946

Breast Cancer Support Group – Ipswich

The group is for anyone with primary breast cancer, whether you are recently diagnosed, currently receiving treatment or finished treatment.

The Group meets on the third Thursday of each month from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at the Salvation Army Citadel, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich IP4 4PH.

If you wish to join the group, please contact the Ipswich Cancer Wellbeing and Information Centre on 01473 715748

Skin Cancer Support Group – Ipswich

Meets the first Tuesday alternative months in Ipswich Cancer Wellbeing and Information Centre from 6:30-9pm

Contact: Rachel Alexander (Clinical Nurse Specialist) on 01473 704717

Contact: Sue Roberts (Chair of Support Group) on 01473 723311 or 07581 778545

Prostate Cancer Support Group – Ipswich

Meets at 7pm on the first Wednesday of every even month of the year in the Education Centre at Ipswich Hospital. Partners are welcome to attend all meetings. A video produced by the Support Group can be viewed at this link.

Contact: Jeff Willmot on 07581 034686 or Dennis Kell on 07484 327935

Myeloma Support Group – Ipswich

In 2023 the meetings will be held on the last Thursday every other month (with a gap in summer): February 23rd, April 27th, June 29th, September 28th and November 30th. For all meetings in 2023, the venue will be at the Salvation Army, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich IP4 4PH.

Contact: Jayne Chappels on 01473 704946, email: Jayne.chappels@esneft.nhs.uk

East Suffolk Ostomy Support Group – Ipswich

Contact: Ian Denison on 07544 978815, Jennie Roche on 01394 284637, Helen Wright on 07941 738630, or contact your local NHS Stoma Nurse.

Cake, Cancer and Coffee Support Group – Stowmarket

First Sunday of every month, 3 – 5pm at Red Gables, Ipswich Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1BE. For people affected by cancer; carers, family and friends to share tips, experience and support.

Contact: Clair on 07725 843236
email: Stowmarket.cancer.chat@gmail.com
Website: www.cakecancerandcoffee.org, www.facebook.com/cakecancerandcoffee

Cake, Cancer and Coffee Support Group – Ipswich Chantry

Contact: Chantry Library 01473 927275

Cancer Support Group – Saxmundham

Meets on the last Friday of the month, 10.30am – 12.30pm at Fromus Centre, Seaman Avenue, Saxmundham, IP17 1DZ Informal and Friendly, just pop in and join the group

Zoom calls are available and can be set up 07596549909

Contact: 07596 549909
email: sax.cancergroup@gmail.com

ICAN Cancer Aid Network – Ipswich

Meets on the first and third Friday of the month from 10am – 12 noon at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Britannia Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HF This group is for everyone affected by cancer including friends and family who support someone with cancer. The group provides social activities, visits and has regular speakers.

Contact: Pat on 01473 689788 or Keith: Telephone 01473 415585

Website: Ipswich Cancer Aid Network ICAN

General Cancer Support Group – Eye

Meets on the first Friday of the month, 10:30 – 12.30 at the bowls club, Brome Avenue, Eye. This group is for people with cancer or those supporting people with cancer.

Contact: Liz Power on 01379 870203 or 07717 427742
email: lizandpeterpower@yahoo.com

Teenage and Young People Wellbeing days – Ipswich

Dates to be confirmed, please check for details. The group offers support, information and social activities along with Wellbeing days.

Individual support is also available

Contact: Dan Jolley on 01473 702202 or Julie Finbow on 01473 715748

Sarcoma Support Network (East Anglia)

The group meet on the last Friday of the month between 1pm and 3pm at the BigC, Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich NR4 7UY.

These meetings are hybrid, with people being able to choose between attending The Big C Centre or joining online via Zoom.

Website: Sarcoma Support Group (East Anglia).

Contact: Tony Grover on 07941 434351 or email: eassn@talktalk.net

Macmillan links to support groups – National and online forums

This link takes you to a directory of many of the local support groups

website: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/in-your-area/choose-location.html

Macmillan also provide more than 60 online forums for specific types of cancer as part of the Macmillan Online Community. Posts can be viewed without registration. If you wish to make a post in a forum registration is required.

website: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types

Lymphoma Action national charity – National

This charity has an on-line community forum and closed Facebook groups. There is a buddy system that matches you with a volunteer to offer you support over the phone or by email

Visit: www.lymphomas.org.uk
Tel: 0808 8085555
email: information@lymphoma-action.org.uk

National Cancer Research Institute NCRI – National

This is a good place to start if you are looking for (or wish to get involved with) National research projects

Website: https://www.ncri.org.uk/patient-and-public-involvement/

Cancer Support UK – National

Cancer Support UK provides practical and emotional support to people living with cancer, both during and after the treatment period.

NHS Local Cancer Support – National

Postcode or town search for NHS Support and Information Services

Website: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-services/Cancer-information-and-support/LocationSearch/320

Marie Curie – National

Directory of Services available

Website: https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/support-directory/health-organisations#cancer