Useful links

www.thyroid-cancer-forum-uk.org

This is a new website devloped by Dr Laura Moss, Consultant Oncologist at The Velindre Cancer Centre, Whitchurch, Cardiff. It provides a clear and concise summary of thyroid cancer and the various treatments used. It is recommended reading for both new and existing patients. It will answer many questions that patients have.

www.btf-thyroid.org
The web site of the British Thyroid Foundation based in Wetherby, West Yorkshire. A support organisation for thyroid disease patients throughout the UK.
Telephone 01423 709707

www.cancerbacup.org.uk
An organisation supplying information for all forms of cancer.

www.macmillan.org.uk
The national organisation for the benefit of cancer patients and others affected by cancer. A good source of information.

www.thyroidcancer.org.uk
The web site of Ruth Fawcett who has given an excellent account of her experience as a thyroid cancer patient. She was featured in an article which was published in the Daily Mail on November 30th 2004. The site also has a visitor book for people to leave messages about their experiences.

www.butterfly.org.uk
Butterfly Thyroid Cancer Trust is the first registered charity in the UK dedicated solely to the support of people affected by Thyroid Cancer and is available to patients Nationwide.
Helpline: 01207 545469
email enquiries@butterfly.org.uk

www.thyca.org
Web site of the American thyroid cancer survivors group. We are grateful to them for allowing us to use their Aims statement.

www.tenovus.com
A cancer charity, based in Cardiff, that carries out significant research into all forms of cancer. It has an effective confidential support organisation for patients and families which can be accessed by free phone 0808 808 1010.
It provides dedicated specialist nurses who work alongside cancer specialists as part of the multi-disciplinary team caring for cancer patients. The Tenovus Cancer Information Centre can be contacted by telephone 02920 196100 or by e-mail at tcic@velindre-tr.wales.nhs.uk