Where to find help and support
If you have oesophageal cancer, you and your loved ones will be supported throughout your treatment by a group of specialists.
The clinical nurse specialist, or another member of your specialist team will be able to give you information on local support services that you may find helpful.
There are also national cancer charities that offer support and information about oesophageal cancer.
Oesophageal Patients Association (OPA)
Information and support for anyone affected by oesophageal cancer.
- Website: www.opa.org.uk
- Helpline: 0121 704 9860
- OPA: support for patients and their families
- OPA: find a cancer support group near you
Macmillan Cancer Support
Information and support for anyone affected by cancer.
- Website: www.macmillan.org.uk
- Helpline: 0808 808 00 00
- Macmillan Cancer Support: support line service
- Macmillan Cancer Support: online community
- Macmillan Cancer Support: find local support services
Cancer Research UK
Information and support for anyone affected by cancer.
- Website: www.cancerresearchuk.org
- Nurse helpline: 0808 800 4040
- Cancer Research UK: ask a nurse service
- Cancer Research UK: online cancer chat forum
- Cancer Research UK: find a clinical trial service
Maggie's
Practical, emotional and social support for anyone affected by cancer.
- Website: www.maggies.org
- Helpline: 0300 123 1801
- Maggie's: find cancer support near you
- Maggie's: cancer support
Marie Curie
Care and support for anyone affected by a terminal illness.
- Website: www.mariecurie.org.uk
- Helpline: 0800 090 2309
- Marie Curie: patient services