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Welcome to Cancer Matters Wessex
Cancer Matters Wessex is here for you if you are affected by cancer in Dorset, Hampshire or the Isle of Wight.
You might be a patient, carer, family member or friend. Here you will find information about the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. There are also links to local services and support to help you.
If you notice changes in your body or have symptoms that worry you, it is important to seek medical advice. Please contact your GP surgery.
Find the information and support you need
Signs and symptoms
(Cancer Research UK website)
What is cancer?
Treatment and care
Living with and beyond cancer
Cancer Care Map
Support can be a lifeline for people affected by cancer. There is a wide range of services available in the Wessex area and further afield.
Cancer Care Map is a simple, free, online resource to help you find cancer support services near you.
Click on the Cancer Care Map logo and enter your postcode in the search box. You can enter key words to search for more specific services.
Latest News
Cancer support drop-in sessions – Axminster and Lyme
Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support Group have published the dates of their regular drop-in sessions in Lyme Regis and Axminster for April and May 2024.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Awareness Day – 21st April
It is a day when people from all over the world unite to help raise awareness of this rare cancer of the blood and bone marrow.