Welcome to Cancer Matters Wessex

Find information, services and support for people affected by cancer in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

Cancer Matters Wessex is here for you if you are affected by cancer, whether as a patient, carer, family member or friend.

Here you will find information about the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, as well as links to local services and support to help you live with and beyond cancer.

Please contact us if you have any comments, or if you wish to promote a cancer-related event or news item.

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Cancer Care Map is a simple, free, online resource to help you find cancer support in your area.

Worried about cancer?

If you have signs or symptoms that could suggest cancer, it is important you seek medical advice. Please contact your GP surgery directly.

You can telephone, or you can go to your surgery’s website to complete an online form via e-Consult. Your GP surgery may offer you an online consultation, so you do not have to go to the surgery unnecessarily.

Keeping yourself well

Cancer signs and symptoms

Cancer Types (search A-Z list)

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

For health information and advice, read the NHS website pages on coronavirus.

Learn about the government response to coronavirus on GOV.UK.

Latest News

Let’s Talk About Cancer – campaign to raise awareness of cancer during Black History Month

Oct 1, 2021

This Black History Month, Wessex Cancer Alliance, in partnership with Cancer Matters Wessex, Wessex Voices and Dorset Race Equality Council, is launching “Let’s Talk About Cancer”.

The campaign aims to raise people’s awareness of cancer, reduce the stigma surrounding cancer and highlight the inequalities that people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities can face when it comes to cancer.

Chemotherapy Awareness Webinar

Sep 17, 2021

Friday 1st October 2021

14:00 – 15:30

With Louise Watkinson (Sister Oncology)

If you work in the NHS, are a carer, or a volunteer providing support to the cancer services in Dorset, we are offering a free online Chemotherapy Webinar on the 1st October 2021, to increase your knowledge on how it is used in the treatment of cancer.

Prostate Cancer Webinar

Sep 10, 2021

Thursday 16th September 2021

12:00 – 13:15

With Mr Andrew Wedderburn (Consultant Urological Surgeon) and Christine Talboys (Urology Cancer Nurse Specialist)

If you work in the NHS, are a carer or a volunteer providing support to the cancer services in Dorset, we are offering a free online Prostate Cancer Awareness Webinar on the 16th September. This live online training session is to raise prostate cancer awareness and provide relevant local information.

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