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Cancer

Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs.

Making some simple changes to your lifestyle can significantly reduce your risk of developing cancer. For example, healthy eating, taking regular exercise and not smoking will all help lower your risk.

If you would like to talk to our cancer care coordinator Meg Barratt please email her on pbpcn.carecoordinators@nhs.net - she is able to advise you on a range of support services available to help you and your family

My Sunrise
This App supports patients every step of the way through treatment at their local NHS cancer centre (Torbay, Exeter, Plymouth). With lots of information on cancer treatments and advice on how to deal with side effects of treatment
Stand Up To Cancer
It's payback time. March in Plymouth. Shop. Donate to beat cancer.

Brought to you by Cancer Research UK and Channel 4, Stand Up To Cancer is an annual fundraising campaign that brings the UK together to accelerate progress in life-saving cancer research. Stand Up To Cancer takes developments in the labs and accelerates them into brand new tests and treatments for cancer patients who need them right now.
Cancer Research Poster: 4 in 10 cancers can be prevented
There are proven ways to reduce the risk of cancer. How about sticking this poster up at work?
Coppa Feel - Breast Self Examination
Knowing your boobs could save your life, so sign up for one of our regular reminders to check your boobs.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Cancer is the toughest fight most of us will ever face. But no one should go through it alone.

The Macmillan team is with you every step of the way. We are the nurses and therapists helping you through treatment. The experts on the end of the phone. The advisers telling you which benefits you’re entitled to. The supporters who make it all possible.
Macmillan Treatment Organiser
The Macmillan organiser is designed to help you keep track of your treatment, make notes and find information and support you may need
Books on prescription
A new list of Mood-boosting Books. Most of the books have been recommended by people who have been diagnosed with cancer. In general the books are not specifically about cancer but have been recommended as books that people found mood-boosting before or after treatment.
Cancer Research UK
450 people survive cancer every day thanks to research. World class research. One day, we will beat cancer

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NON-EMERGENCY: Have a look at out "Get health information" page. Alternatively, call 111 for non-urgent medical advice.

MINOR INJURIES: We do not provide a minor injuries service. You should attend A&E or a local minor iunjuries unit. The LIVE WAITING times for these services are listed here.

EMERGENCY: Dial 999 or go to your nearest A&E Department (you must not dial 999 for anything other than an emergency)

If you do need to attend the emergency department at Torbay Hospital please read this leaflet.