The physical and psycological burden of cancer can be overwhelming for most patients and their families but help is at hand.

Throughout these uncertain times, patient organizations can provide invalueable help and support for the entire family with many running their own support groups offering access to a network of resources to provide reassurance pre, during and post treatment.

Amongst the Patient organizations, which are listed by global region in this section are Cancer Research UK and the American Society of Cancer, both of which provide a wealth of information for patients, healthcare professionals and volunteers including news on how to raise public awareness.