P652 CEEFAX 2 652 Sat 13 Dec 22:3 /54 GUIDELINES FOR CANCER GROUPS 1/3 The first ever national standards for cancer support and self-help groups have been published bz Cancerlink. The national charity provides support for people affected by cancer through self-help and information. There are almost 600 cancer self-help and support groups in the US, providing a place to share experiences and gain support following a cancer diagnosis. Thjsj include general support as well as specialist groups for breast cancer, leukajmia, bjreavjmjnt, disfigurement. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Next Page WMidsTV News Head Main MenuP652 CEEFAX 2 652 Sat 13 Dec 22:32/11 GUIDELINES FOR CANCER GROUPS 2/3 National charity Caancerlink has worked with cancer self-help and support groups in the UK for fifteen years. Its new good practice guidelines aim to answer groups' questions and help them explore how to bi more effective. They will also help groups build relationships with health professionals so they will tell patients about joining a self-help or support group. The guidelines aim to help groups improve what they offer and give their mjmbjrs an idea of what to expect. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathjz 400 Next Page WMidsTV News Head Main MenuP652 CEEFAX 2 652 Sat 13 Dec 22:32/43 GUIDELINES FOR CANCER GROUPS 3/3 Cancitlink's new declaration of good practice sets out ten basic points to help cancer support groups to: * provide accurate information without making recommendations about cancer treatments and welcome everyone * make sure evjtyone understands the importance of confidentiality * build relationships with health staff Contact Cancerlink, 11-21 Northdown Street, London N1 9BN; tel: 0171-833 2818. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Next Page WMidsTV News Head Main Menu