Cancer support
Support and information for patients affected by cancer.
We are here to help
A cancer diagnosis affects you and everyone around you. Your GP team can help with referrals, managing symptoms, medication, and connecting you with specialist support. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
How your GP can help
- Refer you to specialist cancer services
- Help manage side effects of treatment
- Review and prescribe medication
- Provide sick notes and letters
- Support your mental health and wellbeing
- Coordinate your care with hospital teams
Local support
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan offers practical, financial and emotional support for people living with cancer and their families. Call the Macmillan Support Line free on 0808 808 00 00.
Visit Macmillan Cancer SupportCancer Research UK
Information about cancer types, treatments, clinical trials and how to reduce your risk.
Visit Cancer Research UKMaggie's Oldham (Royal Oldham Hospital)
Free practical, emotional and social support for people with cancer and their families, based right at Royal Oldham Hospital (The Sir Norman Stoller Building, OL1 2JH). Drop in Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, or call 0161 989 0451.
Visit Maggie's OldhamMaggie's Manchester
Free practical, emotional and social support for people with cancer and their families. Based at The Christie, Manchester.
Visit Maggie's ManchesterNHS Cancer information
NHS information on cancer types, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Visit NHS cancer informationSupport for carers
If you are caring for someone with cancer, support is available for you too. Speak to us about a carer's assessment, or visit our Carers page for local support services.
See our Carers pageContact us
If you have concerns about cancer symptoms, or need support with an existing diagnosis, contact us online or call 0161 357 1600.
Page last reviewed: 27 October 2026. Next review due: October 2027.