Support

You may feel that you need support to make your decision, whilst you are waiting for the result or after you have had your results. You may also want more information or to talk to someone. There are a number of charities and organisations which can help with this. If you have medical questions, you may also want to write these down and ask your healthcare professionals.

National Hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancer Helpline

This is a charity set up to support people concerned about their family history of breast and ovarian cancer. They have a helpline which can provide information. They also have a database of women happy to share their own experiences with others.

01629 813000 (available 24 hours a day)

Web: Click here

Younger Breast Cancer Network UK

This is a group for young women in the UK/Ireland who have been diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age. There is a private chat group on Facebook which you can join by messaging the administrators. To find this, you can search for 'younger breast cancer network' on Facebook.

Web: Click here

BRCA Umbrella

This is a charity set up for people with altered BRCA genes by people with altered BRCA genes. They have an online forum and run events.

Web: Click here

Breast Cancer UK Helpline

Breast Cancer UK have a helpline which can be called free. You can call this if you have a query, want to talk things through or want to find more support.

0808 800 6000

Opening hours:

• Monday - Friday - 9am - 5pm
• Late opening Wednesday - 9am - 7pm
• Saturday - 9am - 1pm

Breast Cancer Now Information

Breast Cancer Now have information on breast cancer and genetics.

Web: Click here

Macmillan Information and Support Line

Web: Click here

They also have a support line which can be called between 9am-8pm and is free to call from most mobile networks:

0808 808 00 00

Shine Cancer Support

Shine is a support group for people in their 20s, 30s and 40s with cancer. They have online and local support networks.

Web: Click here

Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK have an online chat or nurses you can call:

Web: Click here

0808 800 4040 Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm