Support groups
Everyman Support Group
Wendy Gough, Everyman supporter, lost her son to testicular cancer (read Wendy's story).
She has set up the Everyman Support Group which offers help, advice and awareness talks through on prostate, testicular and breast cancer.
You can contact her directly by:
Telephone: or
Email: wendygough
The following websites have been recommended to us by Everyman supporters. They offer advice, details of local support groups, or simply an individual's story of their experience.
North Durham Prostate Cancer Support Group
Stafford Scholes, Everyman supporter, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2003. He founded the North Durham Prostate Cancer Support Group to provide help and information to men in his local area. You can contact him on .
Patient UK
The Patient UK website offers health information as provided by GPs to patients during consultations. It also has a list of patient support organisations, self help groups, health and disease information providers, etc. www.patient.co.uk
Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association
Supporters of Everyman and The Institute of Cancer Research's SAFE Campaign, this Isle of Man-based charity raises money and awareness, as well as offering supplimentary services for cancer sufferers. http://www.cancer.org.im/anticancer_assoc.htm
Check Em
A prostate and testicular awareness campaign run in association with Everyman. www.check-em.com
Odyssey
Odyssey is a charity which enhances the quality of life for people with cancer through imaginative programmes of challenging and dramatic activities using the outdoors. www.odyssey.org.uk
Please note: The information presented on the web sites listed here is not under the control of The Institute of Cancer Research and should only be used to support, not replace, the advice of your own doctor. The Institute of Cancer Research cannot accept any responsibility for the misuse of this information.
